UNESCO World Heritage Site

Poblet Monastery

Poblet Monastery is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain, inscribed in 1991.

This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.

This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.

Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1991
UNESCO reference
518
Area
18 ha

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