Molló

The nucleus of Molló is located on a hill or ridge, rising above the basins of the Ritort River (to the left) and the Font Vella stream (to the right). It is a concentrated population center, documented as early as 936, the year of the consecration act of the church of Santa Cecília. The town is mentioned by the name Mollione, a Latin word that has evolved into Catalan as "molló," meaning a boundary marker or term that marks a limit. This toponym is believed to refer to the abundance of pyramidal-shaped stones in the area, rather than designating a border or boundary, as the international border was established by the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659), which is much later than the formation of the toponym.

• 🌍 Sant Sebastià de Molló. This church was erected to Sant Sebastià for having saved Molló from the plague that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages. The "Goigs de Sant Sebastià de Molló" (Joys of Saint Sebastian of Molló) are preserved, and to this day, a novena mass is still celebrated for 9 days before the festival of the Saint (January 20th), during which the people of the town sing them. (updated Sep 2023)

• 🌍 Església de Santa Cecília. The parish of Molló or "Mollione" is documented as early as the year 936. It initially belonged to the diocese of Girona and was under comital rule. In the late 11th century, construction of a new bell tower began, and the base of this tower was used to build the current church in the early 12th century. In 1141, the Ripoll Monastery, which already held domains in the area, obtained full possession of the territory, and from 1144, it also acquired possession of the parish and its rights through the bishop of Girona's cession. This possession was confirmed to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll by a papal bull from Pope Alexander III in 1167. Construction of the current church likely began a few years later. Since 1952, it has undergone exterior cleaning works, and retaining walls have been constructed in the southern and eastern sectors. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Mare de Déu de les Neus church (Església de la Mare de Déu de les Neus d'Espinavel). was built at the end of the 17th century in a very rustic and popular style, although the interior was decorated with false brick vaults, all plastered, and possibly ornamented. None of this remains due to a recent restoration carried out by the architect Joan Maria de Ribot. The same fate befell the two lateral chapels, which have now disappeared, and have become two spaces inside the church with no specific function. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Espinavell bridge (Pont d'Espinavell). (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Molí Fumat bridge (Pont del Molí Fumat). (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Coronel bridge (Pont del Coronel). (updated Sep 2023)

• Restaurant Hostal Panoramix, Plaça Major, 5, ☏ +34 872 20 71 26. Fr-Mo. (updated Sep 2023)

• Hotel restaurant Calitxó, El Serrat S/N, ☏ +34 972 740 386, info@hotelcalitxo.com. (updated Sep 2023)