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Seventh centenary of the Monestir de Pedralbes, 700 years of Gothic

Cloisters, a medieval garden and a convent built in just 13 months.

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  • Baixada del Monestir, 9

The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes marks seven centuries of history since its founding by Queen Elisenda de Montcada and King James II. The complex stands out for its architectural homogeneity in the Gothic style, a project completed in just over a year. The visit covers the cloisters, the medieval garden, and the Church of Santa Maria to reveal a heritage preserved through time.

The Planns tip

The monastery was completed in just 13 months; look for the stylistic unity of its Gothic architecture as you walk through.

The venue

Baixada del Monestir, 9

Baixada del Monestir, 9

Seven centuries of Gothic stone. Monastic silence next to the Ronda de Dalt.

Founded in 1327 by Queen Elisenda de Montcada, this monastic complex boasts the world's largest Gothic cloister and untouched silence cells. An enclosure of sober architecture where a medicinal garden, medieval sacred art, and the memory of the Poor Clares community converge.

Baixada del Monestir 9, Barcelona
Neighbourhood:Pedralbes
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