The monastery was founded by Queen Elisenda de Moncada y Luna, who, after the death of her husband, spent the rest of her life here - 37 years, leading the Order of St. Clara. Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9. Entrance 5 euros.
The courtyard of the monastery has three floors, in the center there is a small garden with a fountain. To the right of the entrance is a cell, better known as the Chapel of St. Michael (Сapella de Sant Miquel). It is painted almost from the floor to the ceiling in 1343 by Ferrer Bassa.
The windows of the monastic cells overlook the courtyard. The height of the ceiling in the cells does not exceed 160 cm. Inside, everything is modest and simple. And the former bedrooms of the religious society are now used for the exhibition "Treasures of the Monastery".
Old walls, ancient frescoes, stained glass painting...Here time slows down its usual course. And you, obeying the general mood, just as slowly walk and contemplate .. .
The courtyard of the monastery has three floors, in the center there is a small garden with a fountain. To the right of the entrance is a cell, better known as the Chapel of St. Michael (Сapella de Sant Miquel). It is painted almost from the floor to the ceiling in 1343 by Ferrer Bassa.
The windows of the monastic cells overlook the courtyard. The height of the ceiling in the cells does not exceed 160 cm. Inside, everything is modest and simple. And the former bedrooms of the religious society are now used for the exhibition "Treasures of the Monastery".
Old walls, ancient frescoes, stained glass painting...Here time slows down its usual course. And you, obeying the general mood, just as slowly walk and contemplate .. .
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