Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes
Tranquil 14th-century monastery with the world's largest three-story Gothic cloister
Founded in 1327 by Queen Elisenda de Montcada for the Poor Clare cloistered nuns, who inhabited the monastery continuously for nearly 700 years until 1983.
Features a monumental three-story Gothic cloister measuring 40 meters per side, medieval refectory, infirmary, and Queen Elisenda's dual royal/penitent tomb.
The Chapel of Sant Miquel houses rare 1346 fresco murals painted by master Ferrer Bassa in the direct style of Italian master Giotto.
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