Monastery of Sant Pere de Casserres

UTM: X- 445495; Y- 4650354

The monastery of Sant Pere de Casserres, the only Benedictine one in the district of Osona, was founded under the protection of the viscounts of Osona-Cardona. Viscountess Ermetruit, who in 1006 purchased the allodial freehold of Casserres, originally promoted it for the purpose of building there a monastery dedicated to Saint Peter.

The monastery has become a unique and attractive piece, not only because of its architectonical and historical relevance, but also because of the beauty of the place where it lies. So, we are in front of one of the most precious jewels of Catalan Romanesque, placed in one of the meanders of the river Ter, next to Sau’s swamp and surrounded by spectacular views.

Nowadays, the monastery has a permanent exhibition which interprets the Casserres Benedictine monk’s life’s thorough recreations of the stances, which has been conserved with the same disposition among centuries.

PRICES FOR 2011:
Adults: €3
People over 65 years old: €1,50
Groups over 25 people: €1,50
Youth people up to 21 years old with Youth Card, Universitary Card or International Student Card: €1,50
Big families: €1,50
Holders of the individual or family hostel card : 1.50 €
School groups accompanied by teachers : 1.50 €

Free entrance:
Children up to 7 years old
ICOM members
Club Super3 members

OPENING HOURS:
1 Nov - 28 Feb: 11am-5,30pm
1 Mar - 14 Jun: 10am-5,30pm
15 Jun - 15 Sep: 10am-7pm
16 Sep - 31 Oct: 11am-5,30pm

CLOSED: On Mondays, excepting holidays,25th December and between the 16th and the 31st of January.

INFORMATION:
Monestir de Sant Pere de Casserres
08510 Les Masies de Roda
Tel. 00 34 93 744 71 18
www.santperedecasserres.com