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MONTSERRAT
THE MAGNIFICENT MONASTERY OF MONTSERRAT MONTSERRAT
Perched high on a mountain lies the magnificent monastery of Montserrat. Montserrat means "serrated mountains" and looking at the jagged peaks explains why. The monastery is Catalonia's holiest place. It is surrounded by ancient chapels and
hermit caves in what once an almost inaccessible area. The first mention of this outstanding monument was in the 9th century. It was expanded in the 11th century and again in the 15th century was made independent of Rome. Unfortunately it was destroyed by the French in the war of independence of 1811.
The monastery was rebuilt in 1844 . It is still inhabited by monks. Now one of the area's main tourist attractions it remains one of the most impressive buildings in the region.
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