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| Abbey of Montserrat viewed from the top of mountain |
Santa Maria de Montserrat
is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain. It is notable for enshrining the image of the Virgin of Montserrat. The monastery was founded in the 11th century and rebuilt between the 19th and 20th centuries, and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks.The Escolania, Montserrat’s Boys’ Choir, is one of the oldest in Europe and performs during religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica. The basilica houses a museum with works of art by many prominent painters.
Photo Gallery
The monastery is 48 kilometers (30 mi) northwest of Barcelona. There is no easy access from Barcelona to the monastery by pubic transportation. The best way is to join any tour that will bring you up there. If you want to enjoy Montserrat's Boys' Choir in the basilica, you need to stay there for at least 4-6 hours. See [2] for the regular performance hours of the choir. For example, if you join the half-day morning tour, you won't make it.
Below photos were taken on 12/19/2019 by joining a full-day tour provided by Explore Catalunya.
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| Cloud view from the valley near the Abbey |
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| Valley view from the top of the mountain |
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| The weather changed suddenly and the view became foggy for the rest of mountain hiking |
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| View from the valley (right middle―funicular, the waterfall look-like belt) |
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| The trail leading to the museum and the church |
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| The stairway leading to the Virgin of Montserrat (or Black Madonna) |
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| Virgin of Montserrat |
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| Viewing Virgin of Montserrat (the middle bright area with 2 persons) from inside the Basilica (or church) |
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| Inside view of the church |
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| Lit Candle in front of a saint's image by worshipers |
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| The front of the church―the entrance to view the Black Madonna is at the right |
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| The Floor of the Atrium in Montserrat |
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| View of the mountain and funicular from the square |
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| The statue of the saint around the square |
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| Mountain view from the square |
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| The statue of the saint at the end of the valley road |
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| The statue of Jesus at the trail around the valley |
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| View of the funicular |
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| The trail around the valley floor |
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| Madonna with Child Jesus |
View of the mountain and the Basilica
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