Montserrat and Sagrada Familia Tour

 

Get to know two important places while you are visiting Barcelona city. This tour not only invites you to know the spirituality living Montserrat and the amazing architecture of Sagrada Familia, but also to have the opportunity of knowing the beautiful culture of Catalonia. First you will depart from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery. Visit the Museum of Montserrat and marvel at its cultural heritage. Here you can learn all about the archeology of the East given by Mesopotamia, Cyprus, Egypt and Palestine, you can also admire old paintings from the thirteenth to eighteenth centuries by artists such as Morales, El Greco, Caravaggio, among others. Fall in love with the architecture of the Basilica which combines Gothic and Renaissance styles. And get the chance to see the beautiful atrium and sacristy, get an appreciation of the talents of the singers, composers and teachers through the explanatory audiovisual showing the choir line. In the afternoon, when you get back to Barcelona, you will have free time to eat (by your own) before leading to the Cathedral of Sagrada Familia. Get to see the façades and the interior of the basilica, you will acquire essential knowledge that only your guide can give about the symbolism representing the Holy Family as an expression of Christian ideology and faith through the construction in stone. In this temple you’ll identify an exaltation of the Family of Nazareth as a model for a united family, and Christians. Highlights: • Gothic and Renaissance styles • Avoid the crowds • Cultural heritage • History of the Church • Tradition of dedication to the Saints • Impressive architecture Free time of 3 hours approx.between the two tours.