Santuario de la Madre de Dios de Núria

History

According to tradition, the Greek hermit Saint Gil (later appointed abbot in Nimes, France), lived here in solitude between 700 and 703. During that period, he sculpted an image of Mary. Forced by the persecution of the times, he fled Núria and left the image hidden in a small cave.

In 1072, a man called Amadeo was inspired by a divine vision and began his search for the relics of the Virgin Mary and other possessions of the hermit. When Amadeo's mission proved unsuccessful, he built a chapel on the sacred site. The chapel was finished in 1079 and then, as legend has it, the relics he had been seeking miraculously appeared in the chapel. They included a cross, the pot used by the saint to cook his meals and the bell that later became the symbol of Núria.

Food & beverage

All meals can be supplied on request. There are two restaurants, one is open only on the weekends.

Other facilities

All hotel rooms have satellite TV and telephone. There are meeting and TV rooms. Towels and linens are supplied.