Monastery of Pedralbes

If you are interested in viewing one of the most supreme examples of Catalan Gothic work in the city of Barcelona, then you should not miss out visiting the Monastery of Pedralbes. Check out with the locals and they will tell you that this building hails back from the fourteenth century.

Monastery of Pedralbes Barcelona (foto Manfred Heyde)

There are many things of importance for travelers in this museum and one of them includes religious art hailing from the fourteenth to the twentieth century. These can be found displayed in the museum of this monastery.

Visitors would make a great mistake if they visited the Monastery of Pedralbes and missed out on viewing the garden that lies within the monastery. While over there, do not forget to check out the 3-storey cloister.

Those who are well versed in history will know that Queen Elisendra de Montcada founded this monastery, the construction work of which begun in the year 1326.

Because the entire construction of the monastery was completed within the span of a single year, any other type of architectural style did not influence it.

Do not miss out on the awesome frescoes, dating back to 1343 that this monastery boasts of.