Poblet Monastery
This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.
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Poblet Monastery is one of the largest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in the world. It dates from the 12th century.
It also is a massive military complex, and has served as a royal palace, residence and pantheon.
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