Explore the highlights of the Montserrat Abbey guided by this comprehensive in-app audio tour.
If there is a place that better than anything else embodies the spirit and colors of the Catalan culture, it is the Montserrat Abbey. Located high on the Montserrat Mountain, for nearly a thousand years, this iconic place attracts visitors from different corners of the world.
It is a center of pilgrimage with hundreds of thousands of people coming here every year to venerate La Moreneta - an ancient dark-skinned statue of the Virgin Mary. It is the center of education and the home of the renowned Escolania school and choir which dates back as far as the 14th century.
Incredible panoramic views of the surrounding mountains make it a perfect destination for hiking with scenic trails where every step is felled with history and legends. This audio tour will take you through all of the highlights of Montserrat. Exploring the monastery in your own pace, you will hear fascinating stories behind the Montserrat attractions and learn about the significance of this incredible place in the religious and cultural life of Catalonia.