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BARCELONA, SPAIN : Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean Sea and is between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs It is the capital of the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. It is also the seat of the Catalan Government. Barcelona is an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. It is also the place to go to observe the works of renowned architect Antonio Gaudí.

BARCELONA, SPAIN

Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean Sea and is between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs It is the capital of the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. It is also the seat of the Catalan Government. Barcelona is an important cultural cen ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2007 4:16pm PST

MONTSERRAT, SPAIN : A rugged mountain not far from Barcelona is home to one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Spain: the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat. Since the 12th century, pilgrims have been drawn to the mountain to venerate the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta). In 1996, 2.6 million visitors came to Montserrat. According to historians, it was then, in the 12th century, that the statue of the Madonna and Child was made. The Madonna statue soon earned widespread fame as numerous miracles were associated with the intercession of the Black Virgin of Montserrat. Many of the first missionary churches in Mexico, Chile and Peru were dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat and many saints and popes have visited the shrine over the centuries. St. Ignatius Loyola made a pilgrimage to Montserrat after being injured in war, and it was soon after that he wrote his famous Spiritual Exercises. In 1881, Montserrat's Black Madonna was crowned in accordance with Canon Law and proclaimed patron saint of Catalonia by Pope Leo XIII. Montserrat is very special to the Catalonian people and I am honored to learn and be part of it for a day. Part of the information above taken from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/.

MONTSERRAT, SPAIN

A rugged mountain not far from Barcelona is home to one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Spain: the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat. Since the 12th century, pilgrims have been drawn to the mountain to venerate the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta). In 1996, 2.6 million visitors came to Montserrat. Acc ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2007 4:41pm PST

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