Culture and traditions

Discover a spectacular heritage while strolling around villages and towns in Barcelona's regions. Participate in traditional festivals and let museums nourish your sensibility.

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<p>Monastery of Sant Cugat</p>

The Royal Monastery of Sant Cugat is a Romanesque jewel that’s highly appreciated by enthusiasts of mediaeval architecture, who single out its magnificent cloister for special praise. Nevertheless, this monastery largely remains an undiscovered treasure, so here’s a list of six curiosities, just to give you a taste of all the surprises that await you in this amazing monastic complex!

<p>Montesquiu Castle</p>

The mixture of past and present is the main attraction of Osona, a region that glitters with its own light right in the heart of Catalonia. This mountain-ringed plain has been home to Bishops and shepherds, bandits and Lords, and the echo of their stories can still be heard. If you want to listen closely, come and visit! Now is the time to revive their memory.

<p>Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat</p>

Do you need to get away from the stress of daily life and reconnect with yourself? Visit the monasteries and sanctuaries of the regions of Barcelona and immerse yourself in total peace and silence. Spend some time in these beautiful buildings, filled with works of art and surrounded by unique landscapes, and your energy levels will be soaring. Welcome to sacred territory!

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Visita guiada per un historiador al Monestir de Sant Llorenç a Guardiola de Berguedà.

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Visita guiada a l'església de Sant Sadurní de Rotgers

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En aquesta visita guiada podràs conèixer, amb un historiador, l’església de Sant Quirze de Pedret, un tresor visigòtic i romànic a...

Cripta Gaudí de la Colònia Güell
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Discover one of Gaudí’s most sparkling gems, the work in which he first tried out the architectural innovations later used in the ...

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Descobreix la història del Poble Vell amb una visita guiada pels seus tres llocs més emblemàtics: el castell medieval, l’església ...

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An activity for historical heritage enthusiasts. Become a mediaeval pilgrim and explore the wonders of Romanesque heritage.

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