The Poblet Monastery Day Tour
The Poblet Monastery Day Tour
The Poblet Monastery is one of the most enchanting monasteries in Spain. On this tour you will experience the beautiful monastery and learn about its history and wine making. People still make wine here, building on the century long traditions - today Torres makes its famous Grans Muralles ust besides the Monastery.
The route of The Poblet Monastery Day Tour Tour
- Pick-up at hotel in Barcelona
- Visit to the Poblet Monastery
- Visit to the Winery where Torres' legendary Grans Muralles wines are produced.
- Lunch at gourmet restaurant near by the Poblet Monastery
- Drop-off at hotel in Barcelona
Duration
8-9 hours
Price
Prices
from 850 Euros (for a group of 8 persons) for the tour with a private guide, bus and driver.
Who are the Cistercians?
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. Besides Poblet, 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.
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.
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