Description
Catalonia: 50 Medieval Monasteries
Book Summary
An exciting journey through the history and religious beliefs of medieval Catalonia through its monasteries. This large-format, hardcover book, illustrated with spectacular full-color photographs, proposes a tour of the country visiting fifty monastic structures, from great abbeys to small and simple cenobitic retreats. A work that combines Romanesque and Gothic art with hiking, it is ideal for discovering the Catalan spiritual and architectural heritage.
What is it about?
The book begins the journey in northern Catalonia, the cradle of Romanesque art, and crosses the Pyrenean mountain passes to descend through the valleys watered by the main rivers and their tributaries. The route continues through the borderlands until reaching "Catalunya Nova" (New Catalonia), where the great architectural creations of the era can be admired. Through these pages, the reader will discover how Catalonia participated in the religious wave that swept across medieval Europe, led by the different monastic orders that settled in the territory.
Main themes
- Catalan medieval monasteries and their history.
- Romanesque and Gothic religious architecture.
- Monastic orders and their influence in medieval Catalonia.
- Excursion and hiking routes through cultural heritage.
- Landscape and monumental architecture photography.
Who is it recommended for?
For lovers of hiking and trekking who wish to combine routes with visits to historical heritage. It is also for those interested in medieval history, Romanesque and Gothic art, and Catalan religious architecture. It is an ideal work both for local readers who want to rediscover their territory and for travelers looking for a visual and cultural guide to Catalonia.
What this book offers
- A selection of 50 medieval monasteries, from the most well-known to hidden gems.
- A large-format visual guide with spectacular full-color photographs.
- A structured geographic route that facilitates the planning of excursions.
- Historical and religious context that enriches the visit to each monument.
Technical specifications
- Author: CARTAÑA MANTILLA, CARLES
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS, EXCURSIONS AND HIKING
- Collection: KHROMA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2024
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 834 g
Editorial review
A large-format work that satisfies both hiking enthusiasts and lovers of medieval art. The combination of rigorous text with high-quality photography makes this book a useful tool for planning routes and a visual reference object. Its geographical approach, from north to south, allows the reader to understand the evolution of monasticism in Catalonia while discovering sites of great heritage value. Recommended for those looking for a complete and visually striking guide to the Catalan monastic legacy.