Founded by Queen Elisenda of Montcada in 1327, the Monastery of Pedralbes is one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture and monastic life in a cloistered community. It offers numerous activities delving into its 700-year history, reflecting its spaces or enabling visitors to enjoy time there with the family. You can find them at the monastery’s domain: monestirpedralbes.barcelona. 

Besides visits to the monumental site, every month visitors can attend one of the various guided tours by booking in advance on the website. These tours offer a chance to discover different aspects of the monastery: its architecture, the food its residents eat or the importance of water on the site.

With Christmas just around the corner, there are also many family activities linked to the festive season, such as a workshop on cyanotypes, another on advent crowns and another on Christmas sweets for little ones.  

Yet one of the main events at the monastery are undoubtedly the concerts, the centuries-old walls providing one of the finest settings. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Christmas concert, with works by Händel, Scarlatti and Geminiani.You’ll find full information and more activities at monestirpedralbes.barcelona.