The building was built in the 12th or 13th century. The defensive elements came later, from the 16th or 17th century. Its dimensions exceed those of most similar churches found in the region, Maçanet de Cabrenys, Agullana and La Vajol, churches with which it maintains close typological parallels that suggest that workshops or groups of stonemasons, closely related to each other worked on all of them. In addition, they are all built with granite and stone ashlar blocks, which were very abundant in these areas. The only certain date we have regarding the Santa Maria de Darnius Church is that of the sacristy. The lintel of the door which leads to the presbytery reads: “DEUM -RD LUCAS ROGER- 1696.” The two doors of the church open to the south wall. The chrysanthemum framed by a border representing the sun and two small eight-pointed stars is an interesting detail.
The Sant Martí Church in Maçanet de Cabrenys is located in the old town. The image belongs to the Rubaudonadeu Collection of the Fages de Climent de Figueres Library and corresponds to the church’s main façade. It is constructed from regular stone ashlars with no adornments. There is no sign of plastering and above the door is a small window opening. The photograph by Josep Maria Cañellas, taken at the end of the 19th century, gives us an idea of what the building was like at that time. Some interesting aspects such as the original gabled roof, to which a top part has been added: a later addition that is presided over by a magnificent and large bell tower.
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Plaça Del Castell 12, 17720 Massanet de Cabrenys, Provincia de Gerona, España
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