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La Moreneta – The Black Madonna of Montserrat

January 16, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

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 […]

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Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Places

January 15, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

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 […]

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