Day trip

Montserrat

Montserrat, Barcelona

The monastery buildings of Montserrat under the jagged rock peaks
Photo: Jorge Franganillo / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A Benedictine monastery set in a serrated mountain, about an hour from Barcelona. It holds the Black Madonna and offers walks on the massif.

Time needed Full day
Best time Morning
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Nearby

Parc de Collserola Park · 29.7 km away A large forested natural park above the city with marked trails, picnic areas and viewpoints. Colònia Güell Day trip · 30.2 km away An industrial colony founded by Eusebi Güell, home to the crypt Gaudí began for its church. Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor Church · 30.2 km away A neo-Gothic church on the summit of Tibidabo, with a statue of Christ on top. Torre de Collserola Viewpoint · 30.3 km away A communications tower by Norman Foster on Tibidabo hill, with a viewing gallery high above the city. Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo Park · 30.4 km away One of the oldest amusement parks in Europe, on the Tibidabo peak. Observatori Fabra Landmark · 30.8 km away An astronomical observatory in Collserola, opened in 1904.

From the blog

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Good to know

How long do you need at Montserrat?
Plan for full day.
When is the best time to visit Montserrat?
Morning.

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