Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Spain
Aug 6, 2020 18:13:33 #
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Spain
In 2016, having been unsuccessful (so far) in convincing one of my choral groups to visit Spain, I toured Spain by myself with a group of strangers. One of the locations toured was the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey near Barcelona, Spain. The Abbey is one of the most important religious sites in Spain, and its location affords one of the most spectacular views of Catalonia.
Exterior views
DSC_1004.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1003.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1020.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1021.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Interior views
DSC_1018.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1022.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1023.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1024.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1029.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (The Abbey has a special statue of the Madonna and Child, and visitors who wish to may approach the statue and kiss it.)
DSC_1025.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1026.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1031.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1032.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1030.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The view from the Abbey
Montserrat pano 2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(I regret that I did not have the foresight to take images that would permit perspective correction -- live with it.)
In 2016, having been unsuccessful (so far) in convincing one of my choral groups to visit Spain, I toured Spain by myself with a group of strangers. One of the locations toured was the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey near Barcelona, Spain. The Abbey is one of the most important religious sites in Spain, and its location affords one of the most spectacular views of Catalonia.
Exterior views
DSC_1004.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1003.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1020.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1021.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Interior views
DSC_1018.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1022.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1023.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1024.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1029.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (The Abbey has a special statue of the Madonna and Child, and visitors who wish to may approach the statue and kiss it.)
DSC_1025.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1026.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1031.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1032.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_1030.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
The view from the Abbey
Montserrat pano 2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
(I regret that I did not have the foresight to take images that would permit perspective correction -- live with it.)
Aug 6, 2020 19:24:36 #
Aug 6, 2020 20:22:53 #
Longshadow wrote:
Thank you very much. I do make an effort to get useful pictures, but on tour time is always a factor.Wow, nice shots!
Aug 6, 2020 22:28:05 #
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Aug 6, 2020 23:14:56 #
Another excellent set, David! Of course the pano is notable, but the exterior of the building was interesting and your interior shots were top notch.
Aug 7, 2020 00:20:38 #
kpmac and fjdarling, thanks so much for viewing and your nice comments.
Mike, I always enjoy your visits.
Mike, I always enjoy your visits.
Aug 7, 2020 06:35:10 #
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Aug 7, 2020 06:59:33 #
Been there, David. The Abbey is beautiful (as are your shots of it). But the views from the top really blew me away.
Aug 7, 2020 07:04:35 #
Aug 7, 2020 08:57:23 #
David in Dallas wrote:
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Spain br br In 2... (show quote)
David....again I repeat that the Spanish cathedrals are the finest in the world at least for me. You have sparked an interest in me to one-day attempt a visit for myself to see them up close and in real life.
thank you again sir. wonderful!
Aug 7, 2020 09:06:34 #
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