DISCOVER THE VISCOUNTY

The viscountcy of Cabrera articulated itself through a network of castles and fortified houses, which were the seats of politic and military power for the nobility in the Middle Ages. This defensive system was supplemented with a number of walled-in villages and watchtowers.

The Archaeological Site and Museum of L’Esquerda (Masies de Roda – Roda de Ter) is a key location for understanding the historical and cultural evolution of inland Catalonia. Perched on a peninsula surrounded by the Ter River, the site was continuously inhabited from the 8th century BC to the 14th century, preserving evidence of more than 2,500 years of history: from the Late Bronze Age through the Iberian, Visigothic, Carolingian and medieval periods until its abandonment in 1314.
L’Esquerda was once home to the capital of the Iberian Ausetani people: Ausa. It featured an imposing defensive wall with large towers, a north–south street, workshops, possible traces of a sanctuary and, later, a fortified medieval town. Initially known as Roda Ciutat, it was renamed Sant Pere de Roda in the 11th century. This medieval settlement included streets, houses and a Romanesque church surrounded by its necropolis. Excavations have revealed a substantial agricultural and defensive complex.
The Museum of L’Esquerda, located in the heart of Roda, preserves and interprets the artifacts uncovered at the site: ceramics, tools, coins and other objects that shed light on daily life over the centuries. The complex offers an immersive experience with educational activities, guided tours and spectacular views. It’s a key site for exploring the millennia-old heritage of Osona and the broader historical development of Catalonia.