Montserrat self-guided audio tour with optional choir experience
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Explore Montserrat independently, equipped with an audio guide, a map and an informative booklet. If desired, you can also attend the singing of Escolania.Explore the most important facets of the abbey's history and the main sites of the sanctuary of Montserrat. Marvel at the magnificence of the Basilica from within, while uncoverng the throne of the Virgin, the Black Madonna. On select days, you have the opportunity to hear the harmonious tunes of the Montserrat Boys' Choir, one of Europe's oldest, which graces religious ceremonies and group prayers in the basilica.Located in a building designed by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, the National Museum of Montserrat (MDM) is home to one of the country's most notable art collections. It boasts works by renowned artists such as Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dali, Monet and others. Additionally, it holds a valuable collection of archaeology from the ancient world featuring archaeological artefacts from the Near East (ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Holy Land...). You can also explore temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.Step into Montserrat's recently refurbished audiovisual space and gain insight into what Montserrat truly represents. The exhibition focuses on three key areas: the mountain, the abbey and the sanctuary.
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Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, CatalanImportant information
**Know in advance:**
* The Escolania singing is only available on certain dates. Please, check the calendar and select the right ticket option to attend
* Your ticket includes: Access to the Museum of Montserrat, entrance to the audiovisual room "Montserrat Portes Endins", access to the basilica, visit to the Black Madonna, a map and informative booklet
* The audio guide is available in Catalan, Spanish, English, Russian, French, and German
* Booklet languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Russian and Japanese
* From the Barcelona-Pl. Espanya station there are Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya trains to Montserrat every hour beginning at 8.36am. The Montserrat Rack Railway is a public transport means that climbs over 600 meters, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the mountain surroundings, straight to the sanctuary
* Opening hours of the ticket office at the Plaça Espanya FGC: 8.00am to 2.00pm (Outside these times you may not validate your transport ticket)
* The Audiovisual Space is open from 9.00am to 5.45pm
* The Museum of Montserrat is open from 10.00am to 5.45pm
* The Basilica is open to the public from 7.30am to 8.00pm. Convent mass is at 11.00am (please, don't enter during religious services unless you wish to participate)
* The Tabernacle of Our Lady is open from 8.00am to 10.30am and from 12.00pm to 6.30pm