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Saint Mary Queen Parish, Pedralbes
I notice the search results provided focus on the historic Monastery of Pedralbes (the 14th-century Gothic monastery founded by Queen Elisenda de Montcada), rather than the specific modern parish church you've asked about - Saint Mary Queen Parish at Carrer de Miret i Sans, 36. The search results don't contain sufficient verified information about this particular parish church to create the detailed audio guide you've requested. While there's one brief mention of a church built in early 20th century in the Pedralbes area, I cannot definitively confirm this refers to the same location or provide the specific historical facts, architectural details, and unique features you're looking for without risking inaccuracy. To create the comprehensive audio guide you need - with specific dates, architectural details, famous connections, and unique historical facts about this exact parish church - I would need search results that specifically cover Saint Mary Queen Parish at this address, rather than the medieval monastery that shares the Pedralbes location. Would you be able to provide search results that specifically focus on this modern parish church, or would you like me to research this particular location fresh?
Did You Know?
- The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes was founded in 1326 by Queen Elisenda de Montcada, wife of King James II of Aragon, and is one of the best-preserved examples of Catalan Gothic architecture—remarkably, its construction was completed in just one year, resulting in a uniquely consistent and harmonious style without later additions from other periods.
- The monastery's three-story cloister is among the largest and most beautiful in Catalonia, and hidden within its walls are over 50 small private cells, a rare feature that allowed nuns personal spaces for prayer and reflection, reflecting the monastery's original vision as a retreat for noblewomen of the Poor Clare order.
- Pedralbes is home to the fascinating double-sided tomb of Queen Elisenda: one side faces the church, showing her dressed as a queen, while the other faces the cloister, depicting her as a penitent widow—a unique artistic tribute that tells the story of her dual roles in life.