If you do not know what to do in Oristà / La Torre de Oristà, and you want to discover this town, from COOLTUR Cultural Tourism we recommend you to visit the Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà!
Oristà is a municipality located in the natural region of the Lluçanès plateau, in the county of Osona.
This municipality is made up of two large population centres, Oristà and Torre d’Oristà. This municipality also has a large municipal area. This characteristic will allow you to discover a great number of places of great natural beauty. But you will also find a large number of heritage elements from different periods.
Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà
The Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà is located at the top of a hill next to the municipality of Oristà.
It is believed that the Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà is the continuation of the old chapel of Saint Christopher, documented from the year 923. This chapel was badly affected by the earthquakes of the 15th century. This led to the construction of a new building.
From the Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà you can enjoy spectacular views of the municipality of Oristà!
Views from the Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà (Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
The Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà is a small chapel with a single nave and no apse. The entrance door has a lintel with a small porthole. On the lintel of the entrance door is the date 1522, and above it is a relief of Saint Christopher. This chapel also has a small square bell tower.
The Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà is built on the ancient remains of the Castle of Oristà!
One of the curious things about the Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà is that it is built on the hill where the Castle of Oristà, a medieval castle from the 9th-10th centuries, was located. In fact, around this hill we can still see some of the remains of the old Castle of Oristà!
(Cover image: Chapel of Sant Sebastià in Oristà Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
How to get to Oristà / La Torre d’Oristà
Oristà / La Torre d’Oristà is a municipality located in Lluçanès, in the county of Osona. To reach this municipality you can use the B-670, B-433 and BV-4404 roads.
You can also reach this municipality by public transport. In this case, we recommend that you check the bus timetables before setting off on your journey!