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Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half day tour. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly knowkn as la Moreneta.
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* Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half day tour. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly knowkn as la Moreneta.
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Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated). The mountain receives its name for its peculiar morphology. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a Natural Park to ensure its conservation. The highest peak is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters above sea level.
Besides the main monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, there is a great number of small churches and chapels, some of them abandoned. The main monastery stands at 720 meters above sea level. Nowadays there is a community of 80 monks that live there and follow the rule of Saint Benedict.
When you arrive, you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
The Mountain has many hiking routes. The routes are long and it can take hours to finish them. As you will have some free time, a good option is to walk to the cross of Sant Miguel (approximately 15 minutes away from the monastery), it offers one of the best panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Escolania de Montserrat, Spain
You will be able to hear the amazing choir of Montserrat, which have concerts on weekdays at 13:00h. (If option selected).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain
During your free time, you will be able to visit the audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.
Duration: 45 minutes
