Monestir de Montserrat in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Water, sculptor of landscapes
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2023
1. Water, sculptor of landscapes Marker
Water, sculptor of landscapes
5.5 million years ago, this region was completely covered by rock (1). Little by little, rainwater carved a path between fractures in the conglomerate, eroding and sculpting the Mountain of Montserrat and forming the caves inside it. New rivers, like the Llobregat, made their way to the Mediterranean (2). The force of the water gradually eroded the softer materials, forming the gorge we see today (3). The river has transported millions of cubic metres of eroded material to the sea (4).
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Rivers flow into the Mediterranean Sea ∙ Land level. Montserrat begins to appear ∙ Caves begin to form ∙ The caves with saltpetre (used in gunpowder) were already being mined 500 years ago ∙ Findings of first settlers (Palaeolithic) ∙ 880 Monastery of Montserrat ∙ 19th century Reconstruction ∙ 1987 National Park of Montserrat Mountain ∙ 2012 UNESCO World Geopark of Central Catalonia
This unique terrain provides a refuge for threatened fauna
Montserrat is a refuge for several threatened species, such as the Bonelli’s eagle, a diurnal bird of prey
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Paleontology • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 41° 35.305′ N, 1° 50.522′ E. Marker is in Monestir de Montserrat, Cataluña (Catalonia), in Barcelona. It is on Camino a la Cruz de San Miguel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monestir de Montserrat, Cataluña 08293, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Francesc Coll i Guitart (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Carmen Sallés (approx. half a kilometer away); Maria Ràfols (approx. half a kilometer away);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2023
2. Water, sculptor of landscapes Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2023
3. A view of the Montserrat Monastery and landscape near the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
