Monasterio de Montserrat, Spain
From series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
The amazing monastery of Montserrat located in a mountainous area of the same name is the main religious center of Catalonia. It attracts Catholics from around the world. Hundreds of years ago, a wooden statue of the Madonna has been founded by shepherds in one of the caves. The monastery was laid down around this legendary cave in the early 11th century. It’s incredibly beautiful mountainous area at an altitude of over 720 meters above sea level.
The monastery borders with a nature reserve and is under state protection. A hundred years ago pilgrims had to go on foot to get to the monastery. Today, many people deter from modern technology and prefer climbing the mountain to overcome themselves.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero automatico Caixa del Penedes' located in 4.53 km (
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Car rental office: 'Coordinación Logística Europea S.L.' is located in 7.41 km (
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Fuel station: 'Petromiralles S.L.' in 3.93 km
Supermarket: 'Acinogue SL' in 1.82 km
Parking: 'Parking Saba - Mercat Central - Sabadell' in 22 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Feliú José' in 2.99 km
Police station: 'Policía Local D'Esparreguera' in 7.13 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Abat Cisneros' in 0.12 km
Railway station: 'Montserrat' in 0.16 km
Nearest airports:
» El Prat Airport BCN - in 38 km
» Reus Airport REU - in 74 km
» Girona - in 84 km
» De La Seu Airport LEU - in 90 km
» Lleida-Alguaire Airport ILD - in 109 km
» El Prat Airport BCN - in 38 km
» Reus Airport REU - in 74 km
» Girona - in 84 km
» De La Seu Airport LEU - in 90 km
» Lleida-Alguaire Airport ILD - in 109 km
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Apartamentos Montserrat Abat Marcet
Located in 0 km from Monasterio de Montserrat
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Hostal Guilleumes
Located in 1 km from Monasterio de Montserrat
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Rooms: 11
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Cosy rooms at the guest house feature smart, functional décor. Each includes a plasma TV, air conditioning, heating and a private bathroom. You can … More: photo, rates and booking
Can Xiquets
Located in 3 km from Monasterio de Montserrat
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Rooms: 3
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The apartments at Can Xiquets have stylish, lightly coloured décor, attractive finishes and high ceilings. There is heating, free Wi-Fi and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Mas del Puig
Located in 4 km from Monasterio de Montserrat
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Rooms: 3
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The property has BBQ facilities, a picnic area and a function room for dinners set in an old farm building. You can relax in the garden and enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking
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