The Poblet Monastery is one of the most enchanting monasteries in Spain. On this tour you will experience the wonderful monastery and learn about its speactacular architecture, its history and wine making.

• Pick-up at hotel in Barcelona
• Visit to the Poblet Monastery
• Lunch at gourmet restaurant near by the Poblet Monastery
• Visit to Montserrat
• Drop-off at hotel in Barcelona

Other possibilities
There are two other beautiful Cistercian monasteries in Catalonia, both worthwhile a visit: Vallbona de les Monges and the Santes Creus Monastery. It is possible to include these on a custom made tailored tour.

Duration
8-9 hours

Price
Prices from 700 Euros (for a group of 8 persons) for the tour (lunch not included)

The Cistercian order was founded by Robert de Champagne in 1075 in Molesme. Afterwards it moved to Citeaux in Burgundy where is was recognized by Pope Pascal III. The Order reformed the Rule of Benedict. In 1112 Saint Bernard joined the order, and over the next centuries the order grew into an enormously powerful order, which came to dominate most of Europe. In 1350, there were no fewer than 700 Cistercian monasteries and over 750 nunneries.

Significance for the European architecture
In the field of architecture the order came to play an important role. The order made the Gothic style spread across Europe.