Montserrat Half Day Tour from Barcelona with Rack Railway**Cremallera de Montserrat**

Start your half day trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). The rocks of Montserrat were formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries. The wind and rain shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. Many people have seen human or animal shapes in some of these peaks, giving those names and inventing legends to explain their fantastic origins. This trip to Montserrat will give you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful and breathtaking views from Montserrat Mountain, one of nature’s special creations. You will go up on the Montserrat Rack Railway, which takes you straight up to the monastery. It is a 15-minute trip with privileged and spectacular views of the mountain. The train is air-conditioned, has panoramic windows, and the carriages are wheelchair-friendly. You will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of the Virgen Moreneta (the Black Virgin). You will be able to see the statue of the Black Virgin from a distance. The Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat was founded in 1025, providing a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. The monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs to pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded. You will be given some free time to visit the audiovisual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat. And sample liqueurs produced by the monks of Montserrat. On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery and so you may be fortunate enough to catch one of their delightful performances.

At the end of the tour we will return to the meeting point. Departure Time: April to October: 3:00pm November to March: 2:15pm Check-in Time: April to October: 2:45pm November to March: 2:00pm