Santuari del Corredor facts for kids
The Santuari del Corredor is a special old church in Spain. It was built a long time ago, in the 1500s! This church is dedicated to Mary, who is Jesus's mother. It gets its name from the beautiful Corredor hills, which are part of a big nature park called El Montnegre i el Corredor.
What is the Santuari del Corredor?
The Santuari del Corredor is a type of church called a hermitage. Hermitages are often small churches or chapels built in quiet, peaceful places. This one is found in the town of Dosrius, which is in Spain.
The church is named after the Corredor hills. These hills are part of a larger area known as the Natural Park of El Montnegre i el Corredor. This park is a protected area with lots of nature and wildlife.
Why Do People Visit the Shrine?
Every year, people from a nearby town called Canyamars make a special trip to the Santuari del Corredor. They go there on May Day, which is May 1st.
This yearly visit is a way to celebrate something important that happened long ago. In the 1600s, there was a serious sickness, like a very bad flu, in their village. When the sickness ended, the people started this tradition to remember and give thanks. It has been a special event for the community ever since.
