Yesterday, a lovely sunday, we spent a fantastic day in the Montserrat Abbey and Sanctuary, one of the most important monasteries in Catalunya, walking along the paths of the spectacular mountains of Montserrat.
Located 60 km away from Barcelona, this monastery is one of the most important symbols of the Catalan Culture as well as a bastion of resistance against the dictatorship. This mountain is actually a perfect place for hiking and climbing. Next, I would like to show you some pictures of the Montserrat Abbey and the walk along this singular mountain to the highest summit of Montserrat: San Jerónimo.
At the end of this post you will find some useful information about how to arrive.
Located 60 km away from Barcelona, this monastery is one of the most important symbols of the Catalan Culture as well as a bastion of resistance against the dictatorship. This mountain is actually a perfect place for hiking and climbing. Next, I would like to show you some pictures of the Montserrat Abbey and the walk along this singular mountain to the highest summit of Montserrat: San Jerónimo.
At the end of this post you will find some useful information about how to arrive.
Montserrat Abbey and Sanctuary
The apse of the Montserrat Abbey church with Montserrat Mountain behind the sanctuary
Overview of Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona
Montserrat Abbey coat of arms over the main entrance to the building
Main facade of the Montserrat Abbey
Gothic cloister of Montserrat Abbey with Montserrat mountains behind it
Soon after we began our walk to San Jerónimo, we enjoyed this view of Montserrat AbbeyMontserrat Mountain
Montserrat Mountains hide curious shapes like this one on the left: an elephant
The day was lovely and the environment really niceSan Jerónimo
We went upstairs many times before reaching the Montserrat Top: San Jerónimo 
The last stairs we have to climb before enjoying the views from the top
San Jerónimo, the highest point of Montserrat. The views are truly fantastic
San Jerónimo (San Jeroni) is 1236 meters high and next to the top there is this nice Nativity Scene
Overview of the stairs we had to climb to reach Sant Jeroni
View from Sant Jeroni, the highest place in Montserrat
Montserrat Monastery Church
When we arrived at Montserrat Abbey after reaching San Jeroni, we entered the church to make a wish to to see "La Moreneta". Before making my wish, I saw this beautiful stained glass window of the church
"La Moreneta", as it's known The Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, is worshipped at the shrine in the monastery
Overview of the Montserrat Abbey churchView from Montserrat
Finally, a great view from the Montserrat Abbey in BarcelonaUseful Information:
- How to get there:
- Train FGC from Pl. Espanya, stop Monistrol de Montserrat + Cremallera.
- Train FGC, from Pl. Espanya, stop Aeri de Montserrat + Aeri.
- Bus Julià from Estació de Sants.
If you like monasteries, next you have links to the most interesting monasteries I have visited in Catalonia:
Other fantastic religious buildings you can visit in Barcelona and Catalonia are:
Besides, there are more beautiful towns and places to visit near the city of Barcelona, such as:
- Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Crypt of the church of La Colònia Güell
- Santa Maria del Mar church in Barcelona
- Santa Maria del Pi church in Barcelona
- Santa Agata chapel in Barcelona
- Santa Anna church in Barcelona
- Sant Just i Pastor church in Barcelona
- Sant Pere de les Puelles church in Barcelona
- Catedral de l'Émpordà in Castelló d'Empúries
Besides, there are more beautiful towns and places to visit near the city of Barcelona, such as:
Finally, clicking on the next link, you will find more links to other beautiful places and villages in Catalonia.
Wonderful photos. I'd love to visit the Abbey, but can't imagine ever making it over to Spain. Thanks for letting me peak into your world.
ResponderEliminarYou're welcome :) Thanks for your comment!
ResponderEliminarI really liked your Information. Keep up the good work. Dollhouse Barcelona
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