The Monastery of Sant Cugat is a Benedictine Abbey that was founded in the 9^th century. Completed in the 14^th century, the monastery, one of the most significant in the region, includes Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It became an epicentre of power and culture in the 11^th century, a time when the monks lived following the Benedictine lifestyle whilst also managing extensive properties in the area.

Its most notable feature is a Romanesque cloister which dates to the 12^th century and houses the Museum of Sant Cugat. With a length of more than 30 metres, it has a square plan with semi-circular arches supported by pairs of columns which present finely decorated capitals.

The Monastery of Sant Cugat is located within the Collserola Mountain Range. The spirituality of the monastery is reflective of the Manifesta 15 Cure and Care theme, that is, the importance of caring for ourselves, each other and the natural environment.

To reach Monastery of Sant Cugat, You can take the V11 bus and get off at Via Augusta – Modolell, or opt for the V9 bus and get off at Calatrava – Vergós. Alternatively, you can take the L5 metro and exit at Diagonal station. From any of these stops, transfer to the S1 or S2 trains operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya and travel to Sant Cugat Centre station. From there, it’s a 13 minute walk to Monastery of Sant Cugat. For your ideal route and the latest public transport details, plan your trip to Monastery of Sant Cugat on Google Maps.