Vimbodí i Poblet

Province: Tarragona | Shire: Conca de Barberà | Inhabitants: 1.038 | Extension: 66,1 Km2 | Altitude: 496 m

In the southern region of Conca de Barbera, within the province of Tarragona, and located between the Espluga of Francolí Vinaixa find Vimbodí and Poblet. Until 2006 the only municipality was known as Vimbodí recently adopted the name of Vimbodí and Poblet since only four miles from this town is located the monastery of Poblet.

The Royal Monastery of Poblet represents the tourism industry of this town, which is a strong source of income. It is a monastery of the Cistercian order which was built in 1150. Inside the monastery there is a real pantheon claimed to be the official pantheon Catalan-monarchy, where the remains of James the Conqueror, the Cerimoniós Pere Martí l'humà, among others. This, in 1991, was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Previously, he was declared a National Monument by the Spanish Government in 1921.

As concerns the origins of this population remains have been found in the cave dels Eixaregats from Roman times. But not until the year 1151 to Ramon Berenguer IV granted a town charter this territory.

In relation to their natural environment highlights the Poblet Forest Natural Paratge declared of national interest. Located at the foot of the mountains of Prades and forms the headwaters of Francolí. This has been formed with the ancient forest and nature reserves and Titllar Trinitat. Also, within it are the castles of Milmanda and Riudabella. In this space there is a splendid viewpoint known as the penalty. And where, too, there are different entertainment areas for a stopover, for example, the Font of Boyo and Salt Bridge Vell.

In this town you can also visit the Museum of Glass (glass), the hermitage of Mare de Deu dels Torrents dated 1714, the Parish of Saint Saviour and Gothic parish formerly known as the Lord's transfiguration, the old laundry , Gorg sources and some other mill that is still preserved.

What to do

Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet

Vimbodí i Poblet

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Celler L'Olivera Vallbona de les Monges

Vallbona de les Monges (a 14.1 Km)

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Espai museístic del Cinema - Col·lecció Josep Maria Queraltó

Vallbona de les Monges (a 14.1 Km)

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Coves de l'Espluga de Francolí

L'Espluga de Francolí (a 4.3 Km)

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Where to eat

El Refugi

Valls (a 22.4 Km)

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Where to sleep

Hotel rural - Xalet de Prades

Prades (a 11.6 Km)

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El Molí Oleari

Montblanc (a 9.6 Km)

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Camping Montblanc Park Capfun

Tarragona (a 11.5 Km)

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Càmping Capfun Serra de Prades

Vilanova de Prades (a 9.7 Km)

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Events

Vinaixa Oil and Stone Fair

29/03/2024 - 31/03/2024

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Holy Week in Montblanc

28/03/2024 - 01/04/2024 ...

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Proposals

Discover the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet - single…

Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet (Vimbodí i Poblet) (a 3.5 Km)

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15 €

Monumental guided tour of Montblanc

Montblanc (a 9.8 Km)

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10 €

Weather forecast

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