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September 28, 2017

Montserrat {spectacular site in Spain}

Hey all! This is Rachel again posting about my travels abroad. This one is off the beaten path in Spain. Just an hour train ride from Barcelona is a breathtaking monastery called Montserrat.

The monastery is literally built into the side of a cliff. A really, really tall cliff.

One of the most unique and spectacular places I have visited to date.

Montserrat is a gorgeous place to visit just outside of Barcelona. Spectacular views and fascinating history await your visit! | Design Dazzle

 

Montserrat Monastery in Spain | Design Dazzle

First, take a look at how you get up there! See that tiny yellow dot? WAAAYYYY up there?

 

Montserrat Monastery in Spain - Cable Car ride to the top

Here is the cable car closer. You ride all the way up to the top! This ride alone is worth the trip! It is both amazing and slightly frightening if you are afraid of heights like me.

 

Montserrat Monastery in Spain - Cable Car ride to the top

Montserrat has spectacular views that reach all the way to the ocean. Bring a jacket because those winds are chilly!

 

View from the top of Montserrat Spain. The horizon is a glimpse of the Mediterranean!

 

Montserrat Monastery in Spain | Design Dazzle

There was quite a bit to see at the top. Much more than I certainly anticipated. Montserrat a delightful trail to walk around the mountain, a delicious cafeteria to eat, a particularly beautiful cathedral to tour, and a surprisingly well curated art museum. More than enough to make for a really fantastic afternoon!

 

Montserrat - Monastery built into the side of a mountain.

 

Montserrat - Monastery built into the side of a mountain.

 

Montserrat Monastery in Spain | Design Dazzle

Montserrat Monastery in Spain | Design Dazzle

Interior sanctuary of Santa Maria de Montserrat

One of the small things I noticed was the attention to music through the monastery. Lots of plaques marking the mountain had music notes. Such a sweet undertone of the whole place.

 

Montserrat - Monastery built into the side of a mountain.

We had a fantastic afternoon eating lunch, seeing priceless works of art, touring an exquisite cathedral, and taking in the view. I would more than recommend anyone to visit! Such a unique and gorgeous site!

 

Montserrat - Monastery built into the side of a mountain.

 

Add Montserrat to your bucket list!! Happy Traveling! – Rachel

 

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    1. Sarah says

      September 28, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Great Post! I’ve actually been to Montserrat as well but went via a Double Decker bus and drove up the mountain, possibly more terrifying than taking the mono rail, haha! It must have been a Saturday when I went because the monks were selling their homemade lavender honey which is amazing! And they had a bunch of stalls set up outside of the monastery. Another amazing fact about Montserrat is it’s the home of the Black Virgin which was taken there during WWII to keep it hidden from the Nazi’s. It’s still there today.

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      • Toni Roberts - Design DazzleToni - Design Dazzle says

        September 28, 2017 at 10:37 pm

        Sarah,
        I laughed reading your comment about the double decker bus. I would agree. That lavender honey sounds fabulous. So fascinating about the Black Virgin. Thank you for sharing.

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