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The hermitage of Sant Roc del Serrat de Nespla, in Sant Pere de Torelló, in the Osona region, dates back to the 17th century and was built as a vow against the plague.
As can be seen in these images in La Vanguardia's Readers' Photos, it occupies a small peak and rocky area at 735 meters above sea level. It is very close to the El Serrat farmhouse.
This small temple is protected as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest. The residents of Masies de Torelló had the chapel built because of the plague.
The bell is decorated with oak leaves and has an inscription that reads: "They had me made for Sant Roch. Year 1698. And Francesch Serrat and Madrona Serrat were godparents."
The current image was the work of the sculptor Seguranyes de Vic. Inside the hermitage, there was a painting that occupied the entire back of the chapel, but it was burned in 1936.
In the architecture of the hermitage, the small belfry bell tower stands out and the temple is supported by two columns. It has side rocks to sit on, which are great for resting from the excursion.
