Free access to the itineraries around the monument: Escornalbou Mountain and Camí dels Frares, hermitage of Santa Bàrbara, Sarraí fountain and Frares orchards. Due to the works some of these itineraries may be affected. The guided tour inside the monument is closed for works until further notice. Opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
VISITS WITHOUT A GUIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED
From Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays
Tel.: 977834007
e-mail: escornalbou.cultura@gencat.cat
Escornalbou takes us into a time when the well-to-do bourgeoisie restored ancient buildings to turn them into residences. And so, in 1911 Eduard Toda bought the ancient monastery of Sant Miquel d'Escornalbou and restored it with total freedom.
The tour introduces us to the atmosphere of a well-to-do house in the early 20th century, where the main figures of the Renaixença or Catalan Revival met as Toda's guests. In the rooms there are samples of the collections he had gathered on his journeys. Vice-consul in Macao, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and consul in Egypt, he used those experiences to discover different cultures. He took a special interest in Ancient Egypt and took part in the excavations at Thebes. He put together a private collection of Egyptian art, which he loaned to the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid and the Victor Balaguer Museum in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Some pieces also reveal the interest aroused by the Renaixença in the history of Catalonia, and especially Poblet Monastery.
Amidst the interpretation Toda made of the original buildings we can make out the remains of the monastery. Founded in 1153, the monastery of Sant Miquel d'Escornalbou was the centre of the barony that included the towns Duesaigües, Riudecanyes, Vilanova d'Escornalbou, L'Argentera, Colldejou, Pradell de la Teixeta and La Torre de Fontaubella.
Toda preserved a few elements like the church and the cloister, althought he rebuilt it to turn it into a garden from where he could enjoy one of the finest views of the Tarragona region.
Visits without a guide are not permitted.
Working days (excluding from August 1 to September 15)
Standard: €4
Concession: €2
Week-end and from August 1 to Septembre 15
Standard: €7,00 (admission + guided tour)
Concession: €5,00 (admission + guided tour)
Especial: €3,00 (guided tour)
Entitled to concessionary admission charge:
Entitled to free admission (especial):
Special cases:
NOTE: These times are now the ones in use. Please ignore any others published earlier on this or any other website or in informative leaflets and triptychs.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
VISITS WITHOUT A GUIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED
Guided tours schedule from 1 October to 15 December and from 1 March to 31 May:
Guided tours schedule from 16 December to 28 February:
Guided tours schedule from 1 June to 31 July and from 12 to 30 September:
Guided tours schedule from 1 August to 11 September:
For more information contact the monument.
From Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays
EASTER OPENING TIMES (Last admission 30 minutes before closing time)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday: from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Easter guided tours schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Catalan: 10.30 h, 13.00 h and 16.00 h; Spanish: 11.45 h and 14.30 h
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Catalan: 10.30 h, 11.45 h, 13.00 h, 16.00 h and 17.15 h; Spanish: 11.00 h, 12.15 h, 13.45 h, 16.30 h and 17.45 h
Easter Monday: Catalan: 10.30 h, 13.00 h and 16.00 h; Spanish: 11.45 h and 14.30 h
Closed on Mondays except public holidays, 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January.
Instructions for making bookings and for guided tours at Escornalbou Castle and Monastery
The concessionaire company reserves the right to modify this schedule due to force majeure or to comply with the established gauging, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.
Guided tours
VISITS WITHOUT A GUIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Group visite
For group visits with prior arrangement, tel. 977 638 556. From Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
or e-mail: reservesmonuments.acdpc@gencat.cat
Pets are not allowed inside the monument.
The facilities are not equipped for people with disabilities.
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