Poblet Monastery
Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet
One of Europe's largest Cistercian monasteries and the burial place of the kings of Aragon; a World Heritage Site where monks still live.
Poblet Monastery was founded in 1151 and is one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in Europe. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1991. Enclosed by high walls, the complex contains a Romanesque-Gothic church, a tranquil cloister, a chapter house and a library. Most importantly, the church holds the royal Aragonese tombs, where several kings and queens of Aragon are buried. Monks still live at the monastery, and some areas are closed to visitors. Admission is about 10 euros, and a visit takes around 1.5 hours. The monastery is about 45 km from Salou, roughly 40 minutes by car. It can be combined with the medieval town of Montblanc and Santes Creus Monastery for a one-day Cistercian Route trip.
Opening hours
About 10:00–12:30 and 15:00–17:25 (extended in summer; Sunday morning Mass)
Nearby sights
- Montblanc
- Siurana
- Gaudí Centre, Reus
- Casa Navàs
- Santes Creus Monastery
- Parc Samà
- Pont del Diable (Les Ferreres Aqueduct)
- Escaladei Charterhouse & Priorat