It is one of the many architectural jewels that Barcelona has. The Pedralbes monastery, in style Gothicwas ordered to build in the fourteenth century for an Aragonese queen. Today it preserves intact its grandeur and its architectural beauty. The next time you visit Barcelona, be sure to visit it. It will like you.
One of the most interesting elements of the Pedralbes monastery are its cloisters and its gardens, of great beauty. Take a good time to explore them and admire their rich architecture.
Wonderful cloisters
Was the queen Elisenda de Moncada, fourth wife of King Jaume II, who founded this monastery in the year 1326, with the aim of housing the nuns of the Order of Santa Clara. When Queen Elisenda was widowed, she decided to retire to the recently built monastery. Thus, thanks to their help and generosity, the monastery prospered considerably.
When you visit the Pedralbes monastery, remember to do it in the morning, as it is closed in the afternoon. One of the most interesting things is the cloisters, the central point of the monastery. Its about three floors of galleries supported by elegant stone columns. In one of the corners of the central garden there is a Plateresque-style well (from the year 1500, approximately).
A monastery full of treasures
Going through the cloisters, you will reach the chapel of Sant Miguel, whose walls contain some spectacular frescoes made in 1340 by the artist Ferrer Basa, disciple of the great Giotto di Bondoni. Later you will discover prayer cells that also date back to the 14th century. It especially highlights the piety cell, located on the ground floor, where a 16th century altarpiece that portrays the Virgin as a girl is preserved.
Once you have visited the monastery, take a moment to visit church. It is very simple, but the remains of Queen Elisenda, who died in 1364, rest in an alabaster tomb.
MONASTERY OF PEDRALBES - BARCELONA (April 2024)
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