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Take a tour of the mountain of Montserrat to explore Catalan culture. Spend five hours at this natural monument in this mysterious site in Catalonia. Avoid mass touring and meet your guide who will let you know about rooted cultural myths.
The mountain, 2,380 feet above sea level and surrounded by magnificent scenery, is home to the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which you will visit on this tour. This religious site includes the Basilica, where you’ll see the Virgin of Montserrat, known as the Black Madonna. This is a venerated 12th-century Romanesque carving characterized by its unique dark color, hence the nickname.
Take a trip to the picturesque Monastery, and see one of Europe’s oldest children’s chores, Black Madonna Hear Explore the Holy Cave of Montserrat
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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Take a tour of the mountain of Montserrat to explore Catalan culture. Spend five hours at this natural monument in this mysterious site in Catalonia. Avoid mass touring and meet your guide who will let you know about rooted cultural myths.
The mountain, 2,380 feet above sea level and surrounded by magnificent scenery, is home to the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which you will visit on this tour. This religious site includes the Basilica, where you’ll see the Virgin of Montserrat, known as the Black Madonna. This is a venerated 12th-century Romanesque carving characterized by its unique dark color, hence the nickname.
Take a trip to the picturesque Monastery, and see one of Europe’s oldest children’s chores, Black Madonna Hear Explore the Holy Cave of Montserrat
Itinerary
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Stop At: Abbey of Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
In the morning, be picked up from your Barcelona hotel and treated to the most intimate views of this stunning natural environment, the Holy Mountain. The whimsical curves of its peaks soaring over the sky, as well as its valleys and caves, give this granite monument a mysterious appeal.
The monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, 2,380 feet above sea level and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The Basilica, where you may see the Virgin of Montserrat, often known as the Black Madonna, is part of this sacred monument. This is a revered Romanesque carving from the 12th century, distinguished by its distinctive dark tone. hence the nickname.
After visiting the monastery, your guide will take you on a walking tour to take in the stunning views from the site that was declared a national park in 1987. Next, you’ll visit the Holy Cave
You will return to Barcelona with the guide at around 2:30 PM if you take the morning tour, or at 8:30 PM if you take the afternoon tour.
Duration: 5 hours
