Poblet Monastery is extraordinarily important in terms of art, culture, history and spirituality and for its key role in the repopulation and agricultural exploitation of New Catalonia under the Crown of Aragon. The spiritual quality of the life of Poblet Monastery has also made it a very important centre in the life of the country, from the time of its foundation until the present day. Criterion (iv): The Santa Maria of Poblet complex presents a unique blend of architectural forms generally reserved for distinct applications. AuthenticityMonastic life continued in the monastery until the seizure of church lands in 1835, after which the complex deteriorated. Poblet Monastery has a Master Plan, promoted by the monastic community.