World Heritage Identification Number: 518
World Heritage since: 1991
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Poblet Monastery: A Gothic Masterpiece in Catalonia, Spain
The Poblet Monastery, officially known as the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria de Poblet, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of medieval Spain. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, this Cistercian abbey nestled at the foot of the Prades Mountains in the Conca de Barberà region of Catalonia is one of the most significant religious structures in Spain.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.
Encyclopedia Record: Poblet Abbey
Poblet Abbey, otherwise the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria de Poblet, is a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1151, located at the foot of the Prades Mountains, in the comarca of Conca de Barberà, in Catalonia (Spain). It was founded by Cistercian monks from France. The main architect was Arnau Bargués.Additional Site Details
Area: 18 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 41.38083 , 1.0825
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