Cartoixa de Scala Dei
Cartoixa de Scala Dei
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Jozef B
Erembodegem, Belgium51 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Definitely worth to visit because of the historic value and the superb location against the Priorat cliffs. The monastery has been heavily looted over the centuries but one can still get a good idea how it used to be, thanks to the restored parts, explanatory boards along the visitor path, information and documentary movie at the entrance building. Great to combine with cruising the area for wineries and scenery .
Written September 12, 2018
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Thanks for your visit and for your opinion!
Written January 27, 2019
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jmt_ch
Geneva, Switzerland24 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
They have recreated a monk cell. Really fascinating. Plus the monastery is really lost at the end of the valley. Worth visiting
Written October 23, 2017
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Quim I
Moja, Spain32 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Interesting visit with very nice views to the mountains. Rebuilt with a wonderful taste, a really worth visit. You can understand perfectly the life of the monks there.
Written May 14, 2017
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Ispe111
Tampere, Finland147 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Interesting monastry museum with very nice views to the mountains! Monks brought the Vine here and started the whole wine business in Priorat. Try to visit Conreria d'Scala Dei, a very good winery in the centre village. Their white Les Brugueres is one of the best whites in whole Spain!
Written October 27, 2016
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Mobile Forager
St. Helena, CA80 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
So much of the history of this extraordinary region stems from this place, which has been lovingly restored in pieces as finances allow. If you make the pilgrimage to the Priorat, particularly for an exploration of wine this remarkable local treasure deserves some of your time. A local guide is recommended to make the most of your visit, and the staff are very knowledgeable (although you may need to speak Catalan). There are very few people, and it's easy to imagine why the monastic way of life appealed after touring the restored cells. Be sure to wander far enough to watch the time lapse video on display of the restoration of the courtyard.
Written July 14, 2016
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Ernesto M
Barcelona, Spain18 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
If you are in the area you must visit this. It's not the Coliseum, but definitely worth an hour or two.
Better hire a guide when you are there because there aren't many explanations of what you see around and the guide (not many in English language, so better check beforehand) will tell you a lot of things about history, legends, politics of the time.. Making it a lot more interesting!
Better hire a guide when you are there because there aren't many explanations of what you see around and the guide (not many in English language, so better check beforehand) will tell you a lot of things about history, legends, politics of the time.. Making it a lot more interesting!
Written July 5, 2016
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August P
Reus, Spain7 contributions
Apr 2014
Magical place, wonderful wiews and pportunity to visit numerous wineries in the same area and of course taste and buy fine wines.
If younlike emotions you can go to Por Aventura Park.
If younlike emotions you can go to Por Aventura Park.
Written April 16, 2014
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kb61263
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK1,351 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
its quite hard to find, but there are large maps in the village of escaladei and the road (which is narrow and winding through vineyards) takes you to the ruins. There is an entrance fee except for tuesday, its closed on mondays
Written November 1, 2013
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FrenchieMummy
Ashford, UK538 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
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Impressive site of what was once a monastery. It's an heaven of peace and quiet among the flowers. Plus, so much to learn about the local history.
Impressive site of what was once a monastery. It's an heaven of peace and quiet among the flowers. Plus, so much to learn about the local history.
Written May 31, 2024
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209 contributions
Dec 2022
MEDIEVAL PRIORAT
The MONTSANT or Priorat mountain range, with a visit to the thousand-year-old monastery of ESCALA DEI, is simply spectacular. The Carthusian monastery was founded in 1194 by concession of Alfonso the Chaste in order to establish a population in the newly conquered lands. The Carthusian monastery of Escaladei is located at the bottom of a valley, protected by the Montsant mountain range.
Enjoy and Visit!!!😊👌
The MONTSANT or Priorat mountain range, with a visit to the thousand-year-old monastery of ESCALA DEI, is simply spectacular. The Carthusian monastery was founded in 1194 by concession of Alfonso the Chaste in order to establish a population in the newly conquered lands. The Carthusian monastery of Escaladei is located at the bottom of a valley, protected by the Montsant mountain range.
Enjoy and Visit!!!😊👌
Written May 10, 2023
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Si hay que pagar, creo recordar que eran menos de 10€
Written September 14, 2018
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