Location
Palermo
Start Date
26-6-2025 11:30 AM
End Date
26-6-2025 1:00 PM
Description
In 2025, Montserrat (in Catalonia) is celebrating the millennium of the foundation of the monastery, an event that will mark a thousand years of history, faith and culture in this emblematic sanctuary. This anniversary represents an extraordinary opportunity to promote religious and spiritual tourism, reinforcing Montserrat as a destination for pilgrimage.
Montserrat is a point of reference for millions of visitors annually, both for its religious importance and for its natural and historical heritage. The combination of faith, culture and nature makes this a unique destination for pilgrims, hikers and tourists from all over the world. The millenary is an opportunity to revalue this triple dimension, with activities that strengthen the spiritual identity of the sanctuary and promote respect for its sacredness.
Among the planned initiatives, the restoration and expansion of the Montserrat Museum stands out, which provides a better space for the dissemination of its historical and artistic riches. Immersive experiences of reflection and spirituality are also be promoted, including open-air days, pilgrimage routes and monastic workshops that introduce visitors to monastic life and the transcendental sense of Montserrat.
The millenary is, therefore, an opportunity to redefine the impact of tourism in this sacred space. Through a balance between tradition and modernity, it is intended to guarantee a transformative experience for visitors, promoting a dialogue between spirituality, heritage and sustainability. In this historical context, Montserrat reaffirms her role as the epicentre of faith and religious tourism in Catalonia and the world.
The paper aims at analysing the impact the Millennium celebration has on tourism by studying the different activities planned, direct observation, interviews and media impact.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/3tsb-3d53
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D2) Montserrat: A Millennium of Faith, Pilgrimage, and Cultural Heritage
Palermo
In 2025, Montserrat (in Catalonia) is celebrating the millennium of the foundation of the monastery, an event that will mark a thousand years of history, faith and culture in this emblematic sanctuary. This anniversary represents an extraordinary opportunity to promote religious and spiritual tourism, reinforcing Montserrat as a destination for pilgrimage.
Montserrat is a point of reference for millions of visitors annually, both for its religious importance and for its natural and historical heritage. The combination of faith, culture and nature makes this a unique destination for pilgrims, hikers and tourists from all over the world. The millenary is an opportunity to revalue this triple dimension, with activities that strengthen the spiritual identity of the sanctuary and promote respect for its sacredness.
Among the planned initiatives, the restoration and expansion of the Montserrat Museum stands out, which provides a better space for the dissemination of its historical and artistic riches. Immersive experiences of reflection and spirituality are also be promoted, including open-air days, pilgrimage routes and monastic workshops that introduce visitors to monastic life and the transcendental sense of Montserrat.
The millenary is, therefore, an opportunity to redefine the impact of tourism in this sacred space. Through a balance between tradition and modernity, it is intended to guarantee a transformative experience for visitors, promoting a dialogue between spirituality, heritage and sustainability. In this historical context, Montserrat reaffirms her role as the epicentre of faith and religious tourism in Catalonia and the world.
The paper aims at analysing the impact the Millennium celebration has on tourism by studying the different activities planned, direct observation, interviews and media impact.