Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona Including Cog-Wheel Train Ride
Barcelona, Spain
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites, on this 4.5-hour tour from Barcelona. With an expert guide, enjoy a panoramic cog-wheel train ride up the majestic Montserrat mountain, and take in gorgeous views of Barcelona and Catalonia, as well as the mountain’s incredible rock formations. Then, explore the Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey and visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat to see the famous 12th-century carving Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).
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Visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites, on this 4.5-hour tour from Barcelona. With an expert guide, enjoy a panoramic cog-wheel train ride up the majestic Montserrat mountain, and take in gorgeous views of Barcelona and Catalonia, as well as the mountain’s incredible rock formations. Then, explore the Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey and visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat to see the famous 12th-century carving Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).Board an air-conditioned coach from the prearranged meeting point in central Barcelona and relax as you pass through Catalonia’s pretty countryside on the journey to Montserrat. As you travel, listen to your expert guide share interesting details about the region and its history, and discover why the craggy Montserrat mountain and its beautiful monastery have been among Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites since the 12th century.
On arrival at the foot of the multi-peaked mountain, board a cog-wheel train and take in the stunning natural vistas as you ride up the mountain. Learn how over the centuries wind and rain have shaped Montserrat’s striking pink rock face, and have your camera ready to capture the peculiar rock formations along with panoramas of Barcelona, Catalonia and beyond.
After around 15 minutes, arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the mountain’s Benedictine abbey. Explore the site with your guide, and discover how it plays an important role in the cultural and spiritual life of Catalonia during a fascinating audiovisual presentation.
Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which is nestled next to the monastery, and see up close the sacred, 12th-century polychrome wooden carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, commonly known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).
After your tour, make the most of free time to sightsee independently and visit the monastery’s shop to sample four local liquors.
When the time comes, return to your air-conditioned vehicle and journey back to Barcelona, where your tour concludes at the original departure point.
On arrival at the foot of the multi-peaked mountain, board a cog-wheel train and take in the stunning natural vistas as you ride up the mountain. Learn how over the centuries wind and rain have shaped Montserrat’s striking pink rock face, and have your camera ready to capture the peculiar rock formations along with panoramas of Barcelona, Catalonia and beyond.
After around 15 minutes, arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the mountain’s Benedictine abbey. Explore the site with your guide, and discover how it plays an important role in the cultural and spiritual life of Catalonia during a fascinating audiovisual presentation.
Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which is nestled next to the monastery, and see up close the sacred, 12th-century polychrome wooden carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, commonly known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).
After your tour, make the most of free time to sightsee independently and visit the monastery’s shop to sample four local liquors.
When the time comes, return to your air-conditioned vehicle and journey back to Barcelona, where your tour concludes at the original departure point.
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