Vallbona de les Monges – Monastery, Landscape and Culture

Vallbona de les Monges lies in a landscape of plains and hills. Dry-stone walls and dry-stone huts characterize the municipality. Cereal fields predominate; there are also vineyards, almond groves and olive groves. More than twenty vaulted huts are located within the municipality. They are known as cabanes de volta and stand among the agriculturally used areas.

Culture

The sarcophagus of the Hungarian queen Violant, wife of Jaume I the Conqueror, is located in the Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Vallbona. The Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Vallbona de les Monges is designated as a Bé Cultural d'Interès Nacional. Since its foundation in the 12th century, the monastery has been continuously inhabited by a community of women.

The Real Monasterio de Santa María de Vallbona is located in the immediate vicinity of Vallbona de les Monges. Espai Maldanell presents a reconstruction of the town's former oil mill. The town's cultural history therefore includes both the monastery, which is still inhabited today, and the reconstruction of the former oil mill shown at Espai Maldanell.

Events

The Jornadas Culturales y de Ocio normally take place during the first two weeks of August. The program includes concerts and lectures, creative workshops, exhibitions and walks. Sporting activities are also offered as part of the Jornadas. The event thus combines cultural activities, creative offerings, exercise and shared outings during a defined period in August.

Surroundings

The Cal Talaveró Centre d'Art museum is located near Vallbona de les Monges. The Museu Comarcal de l'Urgell museum is in the same area. The historic site of Muralla de Tárrega is also located near the town.

The Puig Rafols summit is located near Vallbona de les Monges. In the wider regional area are Mount Suró and the summits of Punta dels Marquesos and Punta del Sales. These elevations complement the museums and historic site with landscape destinations in the surrounding area and the wider regional area.

Getting There

The nearest train stations to Vallbona de les Monges are in Bellpuig, Tàrrega and Montblanc. The three train station locations mentioned are therefore in different towns outside Vallbona de les Monges.

Regional Products

Agrobotiga – Vallbotiga offers traditionally made products. Its range includes oil and honey, as well as infusions and liqueurs. Wines, sparkling wines and juices are also available. Chocolate and biscuits round out the selection. Handicrafts are also part of the range offered by Agrobotiga – Vallbotiga.

Another place included in this selection is Rocallaura.

For the overarching travel overview: Lleida.

More Destinations

More places under the same destination:

Central de Cabdella, La Val d'Aran, Canalda, Os De Balaguer, Raimat, Granyena De Segarra, Montan De Tost.