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What to see at Montserrat? Things you can´t miss
One of the most unmissable trips if you travel to Barcelona is to spend a day at the Montserrat Monastery. Only 60 km from the Catalan capital, Montserrat is a must-do excursion for any visitor who wants to understand more about Barcelona and its history. Many travellers combine this outing with private tours in Barcelona, creating a balanced itinerary between the city and its natural surroundings.
The abbey of Montserrat is situated on a rocky massif with a distinctive shape that will leave you speechless. The monastery dates back to the 10th century and continues to function as an active religious community, with more than 80 monks living there today.
View of Montserrat Monastery (Barcelona)
At WE Barcelona, we want you to have the best experience in this magical place, so we have created various recommendations so that you can travel as you want without missing anything.
How to get to Montserrat: Zip train, cable car, or walking
The first thing is to choose how to arrive at the monastery of Montserrat, with the choices of cable car, zip train, bus, or on foot. In fact, you can visit using more original and fun transport, in a helicopter or in a hot air balloon. At We Barcelona, we like to do special things, and is there any better way to see things than from the air?
The Zip Train is one of the more traditional ways to get to Montserrat, which has been in place for more than 100 years. It begins at Monistrol de Montserrat, a station you can get to on the train from the Barcelona station at Plaza España.
It is a very charming train that works its way up the mountainside of Montserrat, whilst the funicular takes a more aerial route, allowing you to see the entire mountain from up high.
Mountain Hiking around the Montserrat Natural Park (Barcelona)
One of the possibilities for getting to Montserrat is on foot. This route is ideal for more sporty tourists who want to see the local countryside in person.
We organise hiking itineraries around Barcelona where we walk to the mountain´s summit and finish the tour at the Abbey to listen to the choir of the Escolanía de Montserrat. A route for all five senses to enjoy the magic of this unique place.
The surroundings of the abbey allow a massive variety of routes to take on foot, whilst you take in the flora and fauna of the place. Some of the places you can find on the paths include the Chapel of Santa Cova, of Sant Joan, and of Santa Cecilia, or the viewpoints of Santa Magdalena or of Sant Joan.
The Virgin of Montserrat: You can't leave without seeing it
When you go to Montserrat, you can´t leave without exploring inside the monastery. Here you will find one of Catalonia´s most important artworks: la Virgen de la Moreneta. Its fame crosses borders, and in Catalonia, it is so appreciated that the Virgin of Montserrat is the patron saint of the region.
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The sculpture is cut from wood and dates from the 12th century, in the Romanic style, and is the centre of a pilgrimage for thousands of worshippers and believers across the world.
Source: montserratvisita.com
The carving is located in the apse of the abbey, at the centre of a silver altarpiece.
The story of the Virgin is that she was found by some shepherd’s children at Montserrat, where today you find the hermitage of Santa Maria de Montserrat.
If you want to know a little more about Montserrat, don´t hesitate to read our article about the 10 things you must do in Montserrat. We hope you enjoy your visit!
