We visited Montserrat on our way to Barcelona during grandma's visit in February 2008. After missing the gondola entrance, we had to drive a narrow and winding arduous road to get there, but it was all worth it because the spiritual and mystic nature of the place and the views were breathtaking - definitely not a miss while visiting Catalunya. Wish we were here during the choir singing hour; apparently, they are pretty good.
This jagged look is why it is called Montserrat
Cat, of course!
Black Virgin Mary