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13-OCT-2013

Mare de Déu del Mont

El Mont or Serra del Mont, better known as Mare de Déu del Mont, is a mountain range of the Alta Garrotxa natural region. It has an elevation of 1,123 metres above sea level.
This mountain has a traditionally very popular Virgin Mary shrine on top of the highest peak, hence its name meaning Mother of God of the Mountain.
It has been often mentioned in Catalan literature, having been referred to as Porta del Pirineu, meaning "the Gate of the Pyrenees", among other epithets. Catalan poet Jacint Verdaguer stayed in the sanctuary on top of the summit in 1884 and wrote some verses of his most known work: El Canigó

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MarcViskens15-Feb-2014 19:01
what a great view
nice shot José
janescottcumming15-Feb-2014 18:40
What a view. Looks like it was a wonderful day for a visit here. V
Graeme15-Feb-2014 18:40
Stunning viewpoint over this beautiful landscape, Jose.BV
Walter Otto Koenig15-Feb-2014 18:30
A beautiful view into the distance from here. "V"
John Hamers15-Feb-2014 18:22
Wonderful view from this point !!V
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