Vintage Postcard Lot Montserrat Basilica Monastery Spain Black Madonna Retreat

Social History: The Basilica interior card contains a handwritten note on the reverse: "1984 March 7th To April 4th 28 nights". This suggests a long-term religious or personal retreat, a common practice at the Montserrat abbey.

Scene: Two postcards from the renowned Montserrat Monastery near Barcelona, Spain, providing a comprehensive view of this sacred pilgrimage site. One is a majestic view of the Basilica's interior, highlighting the ornate altar and Neoclassical architecture. The other is a multi-panel card featuring the monastery nestled in the serrated mountains, the cloister, and the famous "La Moreneta" (The Black Madonna).

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Type: Chrome

Publisher: Comercial Escudo de Oro, S.A.

Condition: Age toning, light creasing, and foxing through the decades. Traveler's pen notes from 1984.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.