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Montserrat
The monasteries of Catalonia provide
a fantastic religious tourism option,
as residents and tourists alike come
for prayer, meet friends & family,
and simply to view the stunning
architectural designs.
The region of Catalonia is dotted
with vast amounts of shrines and
monasteries, especially in the
mountain areas, which are largely
dedicated to the Virgin Mary. One
of the most important of these
monasteries is at Montserrat, which is
widely regarded are one of the main
spiritual reference points in Catalonia.
When in Catalonia a visit to the
Mountain of Montserrat is a must for
anyone with its spectacular peaks
rising over 4000ft and the Benedictine
monastery founded in the 11th
century. The Virgin of Montserrat
is housed in the abbey and is the
Patroness of Catalonia. The Abbey has
also become world famous because of
its boy’s choir “Escolania” and school
of music, considered to be the choir
of oldest European tradition. A trip to
the top of the mountain gives some
breathtaking views of the surrounding
countryside.
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