Monserrat is a picturesque mountain range 50 kilometers north of Barcelona, ​​at the foot of which is the Montserrat Monastery, the main sanctuary in Catalonia. There is a monastery of the same name and a Catholic church in Montserrat.
The highest point of the Montserrat mountain range is 1236 meters above sea level. It is a relatively small section of mountains in a picturesque way, with an area of ​​5 X 10 kilometers. The monastery is located at an altitude of 725 meters above sea level, where a Benedictine monastery was founded in the 9th century.
In the 11th century, Abbot Oliva expanded it significantly.
In 1811, during the war with Napoleon, the monastery was severely destroyed, but in 1844 it was reborn and is a functioning monastery to this day.
Montserrat attracts both pilgrims and lovers of nature and art. There is a museum with a magnificent collection of paintings from the 18th and 20th centuries. There you can see the works of famous artists such as Miguel Ángel de Caravaggio, El Greco, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and others. A cable car connects the monastery with the surrounding caves, sketches and chapels.
There is a year-round comprehensive school for boys in the monastery. Its distinctive feature is that all students receive musical education and sing in the choir. You can listen to the world famous Children's Choir (Escolonia de Montserrat) daily in the main temple.
Due to its good accessibility to transport, Montserrat is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists. You can spend a whole day sightseeing or come on your own and even spend the night at the hotel.
The elegant mountains that frame the monastery are a place of strength and a beautiful natural phenomenon. The structure fits perfectly into the overall view with its intricate architecture and harmonious shapes. Climbing the mountains by cable car, you can admire all the beauty from the height of the beautiful mountains. Walking along the path of the snake, from each bend you can enjoy new views of the monastery and the amazing landscape. Such a ride will last an hour, but it will give you many unforgettable experiences.