La Quar
municipality in Catalonia, Spain
La Quar (Catalan pronunciation: [lə ˈkwaɾ]; locally [lə ˈkɔɾ]) is a small town and municipality located in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia. The area is characterized by its isolated farmhouses and a few small settlements. Historically, the traditional center of La Quar was Santa Maria de la Quar, situated on a defensible rocky outcropping. However, this site no longer has permanent residents, and the center of the municipality has shifted to Sant Maurici de la Quar, located on the main road.
Geography
La Quar is nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by peaks around 1000 meters high to the north and west. Despite its proximity to the town of Berga, La Quar can only be accessed from the south, which contributes to its relative isolation.
History
Within the municipality lies the ruins of the Monastery of La Portella This monastery once held significant power, making La Quar important despite its small population. The town was also the seat of the influential noble family of La Portella. The first recorded mention of the Monastery of La Portella dates back to 1003, and it was eventually abandoned in 1835. During the Carlist Wars, the Carlist authorities moved the University of Solsona to the abandoned monastery for defensive purposes.
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