In Girona province, three churches open tonight, Friday, for candlelit evening visits as part of the third Night of the Churches, organised by the Catalonia Sacra network. The event gives residents and visitors a quieter way to see major religious heritage sites after dark.
According to the Diocese of Girona, the participating churches in the province are the Basilica of Santa Maria in Castelló d'Empúries, the Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Tura in Olot, and Sant Pere church in Figueres. The wider programme includes 15 churches across Catalonia.
The Diocese of Girona says the event is designed as an experience of contemplation and reflection in heritage spaces across the region. The churches will be lit by candles for the occasion, with evening access arranged outside normal daytime opening hours.
Girona churches taking part tonight
- Castelló d'Empúries: Basilica of Santa Maria
- Olot: Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Tura
- Figueres: Sant Pere church
For people in Girona province, the practical point is simple, these churches will be open tonight in a format centred on silence, contemplation and the buildings themselves. That may suit families, heritage visitors and residents who cannot attend during the day.
Catalonia Sacra is a church heritage network linked to Catalonia's dioceses. It organises cultural and heritage activities in religious buildings, including guided visits and special opening events. Readers planning to attend should check the official event listing for opening times and access conditions before travelling. More local news and updates are available on our News page.
