Montserrat was the site of a Benadictine abbey back in the day. It is both a religious pilgrimage site and a popular destination among tourists, but offers an escape from the city itself for locals. Residents of Barcelona or nearby Catalunya find it a relaxing and religious getaway. Rumor has it it's even acceptable as an excuse for not going to church.
Montserrat is accessable through the R5 line picked up in Plaza España, and is roughly 40km outside of the city of Barcelona itself. This was also my first time on Barcelona's mass transit system. R5 also connects to the outer "suburbs" of Barcelona, which is interesting to see in its own right.
The Monument Rock of Beth Chedruharizzeb Once you get to the trails, go to the top- you're not limited to the marked trail and the view from up top is spectacular.
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