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Montserrat Monastery: History, Monks and What to See

Main building of Montserrat Monastery in Catalonia surrounded by mountain landscape

Montserrat Monastery is the spiritual heart of Montserrat and one of the most important religious sites in Catalonia. Set high in the mountain above the Llobregat valley, it combines a Benedictine abbey, a Marian sanctuary, the Basilica of Montserrat, the Black Madonna, monastic buildings, courtyards, viewpoints and visitor services. For many travellers, Montserrat Monastery is … Read more