Monestir de Montsió

The Monestir de Montsió is a monastery in Esplugues de Llobregat designed in the early 20th-century Catalan artistic movement. It features curved lines, rounded forms, and decorative details that give the building its distinctive character.

Architects Antoni Maria Gallissà and Jacint Torres i Reyató completed this building in 1900 during a period of major architectural change in Catalonia. The monastery relocated multiple times before settling in its current location in Esplugues de Llobregat in 1950.

The monastery represents how religious buildings in early 20th-century Catalonia embraced artistic innovation and new design approaches. Its forms and decoration show how faith and artistic expression merged in this period.

The monastery is easily reached by public transportation from Barcelona, with frequent services connecting to Esplugues de Llobregat. Visitors should check opening times in advance as it remains an active religious site.

The monastery was not built at its original location but relocated multiple times before reaching its current position. This history of movement makes it an unusual example of architectural development in the region.

Location: Esplugues de Llobregat

Inception: 1900

Architects: Antoni Maria Gallissà, Jacint Torres i Reyató

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Address: Carrer de l'Església, 64-82

GPS coordinates: 41.37970,2.08806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42