mountain of Montserrat (Spain), which are located below the photo, is the rocky massif height of 720 meters above sea level.Historically, in the territory of Catalonia, it is the most important place.This is due to the fact that it is the main local shrine and the most popular tourist attraction - the Benedictine monastery.In it is stored the image of the Black Virgin of Montserrat - the patron saint of Catalonia.In addition, the area has an exceptionally beautiful nature and the presence of multiple viewing platforms and hiking trails.It is the mountain of Montserrat in Barcelona - or rather, fifty kilometers from her (in the north-east direction).The length of the array is 10 km and the width - 5 km.
In the literal translation from the Catalan name of the object is "rugged mountain."This is due to its unusual structure, because at first glance at the array gives the impression that he tried to cut it with the help of a giant saw blade.According to local legend, it made the angels, who were bored.The image on the arms of the mountain of Montserrat Monastery is made on a red background in the form of a rocky massif covered with gold.
In the western part of the river Llobregat peak reaches its maximum height, part 1 236 meters.Others here are significant peaks-Caval Bernat, Moor and cylinder.The first of these is particularly popular in terms of photographing visitors.Moreover, mountaineers often seek to conquer it up.A great tourist value of Montserrat mountains are often also associated with its topography and geology that formed the incredible local scenery and configuration of the rocks.Mountain conjures tourists a variety of images, from the pagan idols and finishing unusual fantastic creatures.Particular attention is paid to them by local poets.
Regarding the origin of the mountain of Montserrat, it is sedimentary.The array consists mainly of limestone rubble, as well as inclusions of shale and quartz porphyry.Due to the constant appearance of tectonic shifts, as well as under the influence of winds and erosion, unique relief began to form about ten million years ago.
Besides unique landscapes, vegetation individual words deserves the mountains of Montserrat.It is characterized by incredible diversity and richness.A vivid confirmation of this is the fact that out of more than three thousand species of plants found on the territory of Catalonia, about half grow here, even on poor soils and lack of sufficient moisture.Local fauna typical of the Mediterranean, and a good vegetation creates excellent habitat for numerous species of birds and wild goats, wild boars, squirrels and bats.
rocky massif of Montserrat in recent years has become very popular among climbers and hikers.The fact that there are a lot of interesting routes and trails with different difficulty levels.With regard to the conquest of the rocks, the first historical data about the ascent to the highest point of the array are dated 1880.
