Comments on: The Monastery at Montserrat – A Spiritual Haven in Catalonia

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:16:32 +0000

In reply to Egídio.It was a beautiful experience, even with the crowds.

By: Egídio

Egídio — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:14:35 +0000

I love places like that. We enjoy going to churches and monasteries. This is a wonderful trip. Your photos are great!

By: Toonsarah

Toonsarah — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:52:59 +0000

In reply to photobyjohnbo.

It was, and the basilica was creatively designed so that the image could also be seen at a distance from every seat so anyone attending a mass could keep her in sight throughout

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:31:18 +0000

In reply to Anne Sandler.I'd have loved to try, but our time was limited.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:30:25 +0000

In reply to Toonsarah.I understand about the mechanized approach, but it sounds like a good way to approach the crowding problems.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:28:59 +0000

In reply to Leya.Indeed!

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:28:44 +0000

In reply to restlessjo.Thanks, Jo!

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:28:15 +0000

In reply to Sergei Korschmin.You know, I knew that. Even the cruise lines call it Spain on their excursions. I understand.

By: Anne Sandler

Anne Sandler — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:50:03 +0000

What a wonderful experience John! Thanks for bringing us along. I don't think I could go up the Funicular, or down it!

By: Toonsarah

Toonsarah — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:38:06 +0000

A shame it's so crowded by understandable given the location, beautiful setting and spiritual significance. When we visited the shrine of Guadalupe last year we were taken on a travelator to view the Virgin of Guadalupe. It seemed an oddly mechanised approach but did allow everyone a sight while ensuring no one lingered and blocked other people's view!