{"product_id":"9788413564418","title":"CATALONIA: 50 MEDIEVAL MONASTERIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCatalonia: 50 Medieval Monasteries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCatalan medieval monasteries and their history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRomanesque and Gothic religious architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonastic orders and their influence in medieval Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExcursion and hiking routes through cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape and monumental architecture photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of 50 medieval monasteries, from the most well-known to hidden gems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA large-format visual guide with spectacular full-color photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA structured geographic route that facilitates the planning of excursions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and religious context that enriches the visit to each monument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CARTAÑA MANTILLA, CARLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS, EXCURSIONS AND HIKING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e KHROMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 834 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405177479515,"sku":"9788413564418","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356441.jpg?v=1781824636","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413564418","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}