Discover Castellnou De Bages

Castellnou De Bages can be explored through several clearly distinct themes: Romanesque architecture, medieval castle remains, the history of the Maquis movement and local food. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these highlights can help you consider your interests for the trip—from historic architectural styles and the history presented in the museum to the production of regional goods.

Cultural history and heritage

The Museu dels Maquis presents the history and development of the Maquis movement in central Catalonia through a museographic exhibition and audiovisual content. This offers a different historical theme alongside the town’s buildings: the exhibition focuses on a movement and its development in the region.

The Romanesque church of Sant Andreu dates from the 11th century and features Lombard decoration. It is a prominent feature of Castellnou De Bages’s historic centre. The Torre de Castellnou is also known by the popular name Torre del Moro and is listed as a BCIN, a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Together with other remains, the Torre de Castellnou forms part of an 11th-century castle complex on a ridge above the Llobregat Valley. The church is associated with the town centre, while the castle complex is set on the ridge above the valley—two distinct locations within the historic heritage.

The hill of the Torre de Castellnou is also associated with hiking: it is part of the FEEC “100 Cims” project, which encourages people to explore the region on foot. The project’s inclusion and the castle complex’s location offer different points of reference: the hiking project on the one hand, and the historic complex above the Llobregat Valley on the other.

El Putxot: architecture on a residential scale

El Putxot represents a different form of architectural heritage from the church and castle complex. Built in the 18th century, the ensemble consists of ten adjoining houses facing southeast. Each house has a ground floor, an upper floor and an attic. The walls are made of dry stone and mortar, and the gabled roofs have ridges parallel to the front façades. The ensemble can therefore be described both by its shared arrangement and by the recurring features of its individual houses. Those interested in architecture will find here a residential ensemble with its own distinctive features, alongside the Romanesque church and castle complex.

Weekly market and produce from La Brolla

The weekly market offers local produce from Kins Ous, Ànima Essències and La Brolla. This includes eggs, honey, cheese and dairy products. The selection of stalls may change. La Brolla produces cheese, milk, yoghurt and Mató, and also offers visits to its herds. If you would like to learn about the place where the work is done or sample cheese and dairy products, you can contact La Brolla directly.

The market and producer visits offer different insights into local food: the weekly market focuses on products from various vendors, while La Brolla offers an insight into its own production and visits to its herds. To arrange a tasting or learn about the workplace, contact La Brolla directly.

More activities and travel planning

The Piscina Municipal has a swimming pool with areas of varying depth and a large lawn. Seasonal availability may vary, so check when the facility is open before your visit. This makes it quite different from the town’s historic attractions and worth considering as a separate, seasonal option when planning your trip.

The municipality offers a guided tour of the historic town centre on the last Sunday of each month. Check the dates before travelling. The municipality’s notice of 16 June 2026 also listed a bus route between Castellnou De Bages, Santpedor and Manresa. Route, timetable and service details may change; check them before setting out.

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