Santa Cecília de Montserrat, Romanesque monastery in Marganell, Spain
The church features three apses, semicircular arches, and a central nave with stone walls that display traditional Romanesque construction methods.
The monastery was established in 945 when Bishop Jordi of Vic authorized its foundation under the Rule of St Benedict with support from Count Sunyer.
Contemporary artist Sean Scully transformed the interior space by incorporating modern paintings and stained glass within the medieval architecture.
The monastery offers audio guides in multiple languages and maintains different admission rates for adults, seniors, groups, and children between 8 and 16.
The 2013 restoration revealed multiple archaeological layers in the pavement, showcasing different construction periods from medieval times through the 19th century.
Location: Marganell
Inception: 10 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.61151,1.81706
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:35
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