Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei

NOTE: Please check the full schedule in the “Plan your visit” section. The ticket office and entrance close 30 minutes before the stated closing time.

Tuesday to Saturday:

  • From October 1st to April 30th: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
  • From May 1st to September 30th: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm all year round.

Tel.: 977827006
e-mail: escaladei.cultura@gencat.cat

 

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What you will find

The Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei stands at the end of a valley, nestling beneath the Montsant hills. In this quiet spot the Carthusian monks followed a way of life marked by silence and prayer, combining the solitude of the hermit with the shelter of community life.

The charterhouse was founded in 1194, thanks to a concession from Alfonso the Chaste in order to establish a settlement in recently conquered lands. Subsequent donations and purchases turned the charterhouse into great feudal lord, for it came to own a vast territory that coincided with the historical priory.

Escaladei was the first Carthusian Monastery on the peninsula and took part in the foundation of many later ones. The prestige and influence it enjoyed, with the revenue from its considerable estates, allowed Escaladei to live a period of splendour between the 16th and 17th centuries. That allowed the Carthusians to undertake a sweeping architectural refurbishment, decorated with works by the famous Escaladei school of religious painting.

From the first half of the 19th century the confiscation of lands belonging to the Church, combined with the looting that took place during the popular uprisings led to the abandonment and deep degradation of the complex. Now, however, the latest restoration work has brought part of that splendour to light. It can be seen in the recently opened  area where community life went on.

Standard: €5
Concession: €3

Entitled to concessionary admission charge:

  • People aged 65 and over.
  • Pensioners.
  • Carnet Jove holders.
  • International Student Identity Card holders.
  • Large or single-parent family book holders.
  • Groups of ten or more people who are not tourists. If any of the persons entitled to free admission continues to enjoy this rate.
  • Members of Carnet Artesà upon presentation of proof of their status.
  • Members of Associació Catalana de Crítics d'Art upon presentation of proof of their status.
  • Members of CRAC. Conservadors-Restauradors Associats de Catalunya upon presentation of proof of their status.

Entitled to free admission:

  • Children aged under 16.
  • Unemployed people upon presentation of proof of their status.
  • Accredited members of the ICOM (International Council of Museums) or ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments).
  • Accredited members of the Associació de Museòlegs de Catalunya.
  • Accredited professional tourist guides upon presentation of proof of their status.
  • Official education teachers, accredited by the management of the educational centre. Only valid teaching staff cards will be accepted.
  • Accredited members of the press visiting in the course of their duties who have provided prior notification of their visit in writing.
  • Disabled people upon presentation of a certificate confirming their disabled status. The accompanying person will also have free admission.
  • Foster families upon presentation of proof of their status.
  • School parties (pupils in the general education system and special education with teaching staff) with a prior booking.
  • Teachers who work in the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística, upon presentation of proof of their status.

Special cases:

  • Free admission on the last Tuesday of every month between 1 October and 30 June
  • Groups that book through a tourism-related agency, operator or similar company will benefit from a 25% reduction on the applicable admission rate. The authorised guide or person accompanying the group will be given free admission.

NOTE: These opening hours are currently in effect and override any previously published schedules on this or other websites, as well as in brochures and leaflets.

The ticket office and entrance close 30 minutes before the stated closing time.

Tuesday to Saturday:

  • From October 1st to April 30th: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
  • From May 1st to September 30th: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm all year round.

Closed on non-holiday Mondays, and on December 25th and 26th, and January 1st and 6th.

Guided tours for individuals

Activities for the general public. Check out our guided tours program in the highlights section or ask for more information on tel. 977638556 or e-mail to reservesmonuments.acdpc@gencat.cat 

Guided tours for groups

Visits for groups or individuals who wish a private visit with one of the guides of the monument. You can make the booking of your visit on tel.: 977638557 or e-mail reservesmonuments.acdpc@gencat.cat 

Reservations from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Instructions for making bookings and for guided tours at the Charterhouse of Escaladei.

Pets are not allowed inside the monument.

The facilities are not equipped for people with disabilities

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