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Discover beauty, spectacular views and a place of pilgrimage as you ascend the sacred mountain of Montserrat, home to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery with almost 1,000 years of history. Discover beauty, spectacular views and a place of pilgrimage as you ascend the sacred mountain of Montserrat, home to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery with almost 1,000 years of history.Highlights- Meander around the mountain and see spectacular views from the rack railway - Admire unique rock formations that surround the Benedictine monastery - Visit the Royal Basillica, home to the Black Madonna Experience a spiritually enriching afternoon as you escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit the sacred Montserrat mountain, where you will not only be able to admire the beauty of Montserrat Natural Park and its rare rock formations, but visit the breath-taking Abbey of Montserrat. After driving through picturesque little villages you will arrive at the incomparable setting of the mountain of Montserrat, rising majestically to 1,235m. To get to the mountain, climb almost 550 metres by the Montserrat rack railway, departing from Monistrol station. The train follows the remarkable contours of the mountains, providing you with unforgettable views of Montserrat and the surrounding countryside. Montserrat is a natural park containing one of the country's most important museums and the shrine of the patron saint of Catalonia. Visit the Royal Basilica, housing the Moreneta or Black Madonna, a 12th century Romanesque carving. The basilica has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain for centuries. Enjoy a brief audio-visual presentation and learn all about life behind the monastery walls. Afterwards you will get the chance to taste some liqueurs prepared in the abbey and have plenty of time to explore the attractions of Montserrat for yourselves, including the basilica, the choir, the museums, the cable car and La Moreneta herself. Languages English and Spanish (Bilingual guide) Redeem informationVoucher type: Printed and e-VoucherPrinted voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activityLocationStart point: Estació del Nord (Barcelona)End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleDuration: 4,5 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideGroup size: 25 PeopleRequirementsPlease wear clothing that conceals the shoulders, legs and arms when visiting religious sites.
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