Through efforts of local residents Catalunya has managed to keep a lot of precious historical monuments attracting thousands of travelers to this picturesque region. Charming ancient towns and beautiful castles, unique natural resources and cultural centers with collections of artifacts make a stay in lovely Catalunya special.
There are more than 5,000 hotels and inns in Catalonia. There are unique historic hotels, romantic villas and original accommodation places among them, so discerning tourists won’t …
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In the immediate vicinity of Barcelona there is the mountain monastery of Montserrat, which is considered the spiritual center of the region. This is not just a religious object, but the unique cultural center with incomparable spiritual atmosphere. Benedictine monastery has remains an important center of pilgrimage for many hundreds of years. Its walls house the priceless religious artifact, the image of Madonna La Moreneta. According to scientists, the painting was created in the 12th century; Luke the Evangelist is considered its author.
In addition to unique religious sites, Barcelona has a vast amount of museums and cultural centers. Girona is also famous due to an abundance of famous attractions. It was built on the site of the ancient city of Gerunda that has been destroyed. Modern tourists associate Girona with Salvador Dali. The art museum dedicated to its works is located in the immediate vicinity of Girona, in the ancient town of Figueres. Dali Theater and Museum remains the most visited cultural center of Catalunya; there are very interesting cultural events in it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Catalunya is the major tourist center of Spain. There are many popular Mediterranean resorts on its territory. This region is famous for its interesting history, centuries-old traditions, …
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Excursions lovers will be interested in visiting the seaside town of Cadaqués. It is famous for its amazing natural beauty. It is home to one of the oldest monasteries in Catalunya, Sant Pere de Rodes founded in the 10th century. There are numerous beautiful castles in Catalunya; they are now open to public access. Peralada castle is situated in scenic surroundings of Figueres. For many years, it has remained a permanent venue for the music festival. A part of the medieval buildings is occupied with the winery producing the best sparkling wines in Spain. Curious attraction is the Pubol Castle. Built in the 14th century, it was purchased by Salvador Dali for his wife. Many romantic and mysterious stories are associated with this castle.
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Through efforts of local residents Catalunya has managed to keep a lot of precious historical monuments attracting thousands of travelers to this picturesque region. Charming ancient towns and beautiful castles, unique natural resources and cultural centers with collections of artifacts make a stay in lovely Catalunya special.
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