Stunning CASTELLFOLLIT DE LA ROCA, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
- CASTELLFOLLIT DE LA ROCA, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
- The town is situated over 50 meters (160 feet) on the basalt cliff high, almost 1 km long, with a population: 956. The urban area is bordered by the confluence of the Fluvia and Toronell rivers, between which the town’s basalt cliff rises.
- It was formed by the erosive action of both rivers on the remains of lava flows from volcanic eruptions that took place over one hundred thousands years ago.
- The historic centre perched on top of a cliff ledge between two rivers dates back to the Middle Ages.
- At the far end of the cliff stands the church of Sant Salvador which dates back to the 13th century.
- It was destroyed during the civil war and was rebuilt in a late Renaissance style.
