Poblet
Poblet (Conca de Barberà)
http://www.poblet.cat
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet is located within the region of Conca de Barbera, between the towns of Vimbodí, it belongs to the municipality, and Espluga of Francolí sheltered northern slopes of the mountains of Prades, in a beautiful setting and abundant sources which flow where the great forest of Poblet forest, lush and varied vegetation, which was one of many possessions of the monastery (since 1984 Natural Area of National Interest) . The name derives from the Latin for poplar (Populetum). Village and is an impressive architectural monuments can be counted among the most important monasteries in Europe. In addition to the magnificent church, prominent example of Cistercian art, preserved almost all the buildings that were built according to the needs of a community filled with vitality and expansion and protection of the sovereigns of the confederation Catalan-Aragonese: especially since the Ceremonious Peter III (1336-1387) made the monastery cemetery royal dynasty.
Poblet is the biggest monastery on the Cistercian route and the only one of the two monasteries that has a community of monks. In 1991 it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Guided tours: (+34) 977 87 00 89 Ext. 259 . Mail: visita@poblet.cat
Hours
From 13 October to 15 March
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. - 5.25 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 a.m. - 12.25 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. - 5.25 p.m.
From 16 March to 12 October
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. - 5.55 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 a.m. - 12.25 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. - 5.25 p.m.
** Days when the monastery tourist visit will start at 10:45 am.
*** Closed: 29 June, 25 and 26 December, 1 January and in the afternoons of 6 January, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday.
