Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
Abbey in Catalonia, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santa Maria de Montserrat (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsantə məˈɾi.ə ðə munsəˈrat]) is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain. It is notable for enshrining the image of the Virgin of Montserrat. The monastery was founded in 1025 and rebuilt between the 19th and 20th centuries. With a community of around 70 monks, the abbey is still in use to this day.[1]
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Monestir de Montserrat | |
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Order | Benedictine |
Established | 1025; 999 years ago (1025) |
Dedicated to | Virgin of Montserrat |
Diocese | Sant Feliu de Llobregat |
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Heritage designation | Bien de Interés Cultural |
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Location | Montserrat, Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain |
Coordinates | 41°35′35.54″N 1°50′13.70″E |
Website | www |
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