Thursday, December 3, 2015


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.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/518



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. 

http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/pobletmonastery.html

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