Cartoixa d'Escaladei Monastery
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Escaladei Monastery - by Catalunya Region
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Description
The Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei (Catalan: Cartoixa d'Escaladei) was created in 1194 and was the first of the Order of Carthusians on the Iberian Peninsula. It gave its name to the "El Priorato" comarca where it is located in southwestern Catalunya. The Order lifestyle mixes elements of eremitism (hermitage) and cenobitic monasticism (communal). The monastery's apex was in the 16th and 17th century when it was famous for its Escaladei school of religious painting. However, like many of its peers, it was shut down in 1835 following the Ecclesiastical Confiscations of Mendizábal after which it fell into disrepair. The ruins have been undergoing some restoration work for several years now.
Access & Transport
Address: Camí de la Cartoixa, s/n, 43379 Escaladei - La Morera de Montsant (Priorat) The monastery is 1km from the village of Escaladei and - 50km / 55mins drive northwest of Tarragona or 90mins / 75km south of Lleida.
Instructions & Recommendations
Logistically, this activity is best combined with a visit of the city of Lleida, including the Lleida Museum or activities in or around Tarragona.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral and helps preserve the region's architectural heritage
Conclusion
A visit to Escaladei Monastery is the opportunity to understand the history of the Priorat region and learn about the Order of Carthusians. We strongly suggest arranging for a guide as he/she will tell a better story than the ruins by themselves.
Key positive
Gorgeous mountainous backdrop
Good insights into monastic lifestyle
Key negative
A little out of the way
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but best for aged 12 and above (younger children are unlikely to find it interesting). The website states that "the facilities are not equipped for people with disabilities"
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 15m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Jun, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00