This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon, is an impressive sight.
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The Cistercian Poblet Monastery
| Title | Poblet Monastery |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | founded 1151 |
| Places | Europe / Southern Europe / Spain |
| Period, Culture, Style | Medieval / Romanesque |
| Artwork Type | Architecture / Church |
| Material | Stone |
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Cite this page as: UNESCO, "The Cistercian Poblet Monastery," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed March 16, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/the-cistercian-poblet-monastery/.
