Ascent on Montserrat by
the cog-wheel train. The journey follows the remarkable forms of the mountain
and provides exceptional spectacular views of the Surroundings. Montserrat, which rises majestically to
4,051 feet (
1,235 meters). Next
visit the Royal Basilica of
Montserrat, which
holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta, the Black
Virgin. The Royal Basilica has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites
in
Spain
for hundreds of years. On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery
at midday, and so you may be fortunate enough to catch one of their delightful
performances.
Ascent on Montserrat by
the cog-wheel train. The journey traces the remarkable forms of the mountain
and provides exceptional spectacular views of the surroundings. The Montserrat mountain, located on the right side of the Llobregat river, rises majestically to
4,051 feet (
1,235 meters). Next
we will visit the Royal Basilica of
Montserrat, which
holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta, the Black
Virgin. The Royal Basilica has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites
in
Spain
for hundreds of years. On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery
at midday, and so you may be fortunate enough to catch one of their delightful
performances.