UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1991
Poblet Monastery
Overview
This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.
About Poblet Monastery
Poblet Abbey, otherwise the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria de Poblet, is a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1151, located at the foot of the Prades Mountains, in the comarca of Conca de Barberà, in Catalonia (Spain). It was founded by Cistercian monks from France. The main architect was Arnau Bargués.
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Details
- Countries
- Spain
- ISO Codes
- ES
- Area
- 18 ha
- Coordinates
- 41.3808, 1.0825
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