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La Moreneta – The Black Madonna of Montserrat

January 16, 2012 by
Our Lady of Montserrat

Our Lady of Montserrat or La Moreneta is the Patron Saint of Catalonia: The Monestir de Montserrat is located in an area of breathtaking natural beauty and there is plenty for visitors to do here. However, the biggest attraction of Montserrat is the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Patron Saint of Catalonia. The Black Madonna is popularly known as La Moreneta (the Dark One) and her presence here makes the Monestir de Montserrat one of the holiest places in Catalonia. Our Lady of … [Read more...]

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Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Places

January 15, 2012 by
Montserrat Monastery

Monestir de Montserrat - Home of La Moreneta or the Black Madonna: One of Catalonia's holiest place is the Monestir de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat). Located against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Serrat, (Serrated Mountain) the Montserrat Basilica houses the Black Madonna or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia. About the Monestir Montserrat is a Benedictine monastery whose history goes back all the way to the 11th century when Abbot Oliba founded a small monastery next to … [Read more...]

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Girona – Catalonia’s Northern Attraction

January 30, 2011 by
Girona, Catalonia

Girona is One of the Most Famous Towns in Northern Catalonia: Girona is one of the two most famous towns in northern Catalonian province of Girona (same name as the town), the other being Figueres. This beautiful walled city is a popular destination for day-trippers from Barcelona and tourists as well. Girona is a city which brims with history, having endured many sieges and been captured seven times by various invading nations. For the visitor to Girona, the first and brightest … [Read more...]

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