World Heritage in Catalonia

Considered one of the best examples of Cistercian monasteries, The Royal Monastery of Poblet is located halfway between Tarragona and Lleida, at the foot of the Serra de Montsant mountain. In 1991 the monastic complex has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The two great architectural works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner were declared a World Heritage Site in 1997, considering that both are representative samples of the imaginative and exuberant modernism that flourished in the early 20th century in Barcelona.

The Roman remains of Tarraco have a great historical, architectural, artistic and archaeological value. In 2000, UNESCO has approved to include in the World Heritage List the architectural ensemble of Tarraco for its relevance in the development of Roman urban planning and design.

The construction of human towers is one of the most original traditions of Catalan folklore, transmitted from generation to generation and closely linked to celebrations of popular festivals.

La Patum is a unique fiesta in Catalonia, held annually in the city of Berga during Corpus week. This religious celebration of medieval origin was recognized in 2005 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible World Heritage.