Discover Montserrat: the Holy Grial, Himmler, UFO’s, Wagner and the Black Madonna mix, later enjoy Catalan wines in a Castle
Montserrat is the holy mountain of Catalonia, where the Black Madonna is worshiped, a black image of Mary. The image and his color has an interesting story. . . you will discover it. In addition, the mountain is very strangely shaped, you’ll understand why Goethe, Humbolt or Wagner were interested in this place. . . and also why the apostle James the Elder chose this place to hide a treasure.
45 monks have lived since the 11th century in a place of spectacular beauty and quietness, the Museum of Paintings is an exemple, a donation by someone who did not want to benefit his family. . . If your interests move more to music, let’s hear the wonderful Boy’s Choir, “an Angel’s Choir” as the monks say, the so-called “Escolania”.
After Montserrat, we visit the Castle Oller del Mas, a 10th Castle and heritage property, owned by the Catalan family Margenat. Greeks introduced wine to Catalonia: Piquepoul, Carignan, Grenache, Sumoll. . . are the varieties of grapes. . . Can you recognize them? Let’s go check it out !!
