Barcelona to Montserrat

Barcelona is a world reknowned destination with many attractions and tourist sights within the city. For example, the most famous being the Sagrada Familia church built by Catalonia's own Antoni Gaudi. Among is other famous work include Parc Guell, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. In relation to events going on in the city, you have many festivals happening all year round along with sporting events and ofcourse FC Barcelona games. If you rent a Barcelona apartment near the beach then you can enjoy great, sunny weather during the summer due to the wonderful climate.

But aside from all that, one of the most spectacular attractions lies outside the city: Montserrat.
A mountain who's name literally translates as "Jagged Mountain" can be seen from miles away on the horizon due to it's peculiar shape and rock form. It is the home to a Benedictine Abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sacntuary. Popular with tourists, many travel each year by ferrocarrils to climb the mountain and experience the wonderful panoramic view of the Catalonian landscape. At the the top there are also shops and restaurants, but the real attraction is just reaching the top to marvel at the wonderful scenery.

Getting There
To get there you must take the Ferrocarril from Plaza Espanya on the R5 line to Manresa. Your ticket should cost about 14 euros and that will include your connection onto the cable car up the mountain. The cable car gives you a chance to relax and take in the great views of the mountain and the Monastry however when reaching the top sometimes, the area can be a bit crowded.
The trains run roughly every hour, so if you just miss one then you can kick back and have a coffee or something while waiting, and in Barcelona thats no real hardship.

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