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Monastery of Sant Cugat

Sant Cugat del Vallès

A thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery with one of Catalonia's most impressive Romanesque cloisters. The carved capitals tell biblical stories, while the Gothic church and fortified walls reveal centuries of monastic power.

Benedictine monastery
Romanesque architecture
Medieval cloister
Gothic church

Tips

Check guided tour schedules in advance
📸The cloister capitals are photogenic details
🚶Combine with a stroll through old town Sant Cugat

Monastery of Sant Cugat

Plaça d'Octavià, s/n, 08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain

Upcoming at Monastery of Sant Cugat

Saturday, Jun 20
Visita guiada al Monestir de Sant Cugat

Visita guiada al Monestir de Sant Cugat

June 20 at 10am

The most powerful monastery in medieval Catalonia, Sant Cugat is prized for its magnificent Romanesque cloister—the finest sculptural example in all of Europe. Guided tour reveals the sacred site's pivotal role in Catalan history.