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Fountain for the centenary of the beginning of the urban expansion of Tarragona
The Fountain of the Centenary, also called the Fountain of the Four Continents, is located on the Rambla. Installed in 1954. The author of the project was the Catalan sculptor Josep Viladumat.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
On the Rambla there is a monument that introduces us to the local acrobatic tradition - castellers. This monument glorifies the brave builders of living pyramids. The favorite entertainment of the inhabitants of Tarragona can be seen in reality during the main holiday of the city - the festival of S...
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Main street of tourist Tarragona
Rambla Nova is a wide pedestrian avenue, resting at one end on the "Mediterranean balcony". Be sure to look at the facades of houses on this street, some of them are mansions built in the late 19th century.
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Mausoleum in the style of Catalan modernism
In the courtyard of the City Council (Plaza de la Font, 1) is the Mausoleum of the Aragonese King Jaime I. It was created by the modernist architect Luis Domè nech i Montaner.
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The most photographed house in Tarragona
On Plaza dels Sedassos there is a funny house. It is painted in the trompe l'? il - "eye trick" technique by the local mural artist Carles Arola and seems voluminous. The painting imitates the faç ade of a typical 19th century Tarragona house with traditional characters from local holidays.
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Main temple of Tarragona
Tarragona Cathedral is considered the largest cathedral in Catalonia. This is one of the most interesting and remarkable monuments of the transitional period from Romanesque to Gothic.
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Cozy pedestrian area of Tarragona
Plaza del Rey got its name in the 15th century, from the residence of the kings of Aragon and the princes of Tarragona located here. Now it houses the Archaeological Museum of Tarragona.
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For lovers of historical places
Today, only ruins remain of the Ancient Amphitheater, but during the time of Ancient Rome, several thousand citizens gathered in it and watched gladiator fights or theatrical performances.
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Lovers of beautiful sea views
This is the main observation deck of Tarragona, which rests against the New Rambla. There is a tradition that before continuing the walk, you need to make a wish. And if in the next moment you knock on the iron of the railing, then your plan will surely come true : ).
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Central tourist street of Girona
Every self-respecting city of Catalonia has its own Rambla : ) Girona is no exception. Here, the Rambla is also the main tourist street of the city, on which there are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants.
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For lovers of historical places
The Jewish quarter in Girona is one of the best preserved in Spain. It is famous for its narrow streets, some of which do not exceed one meter in width. This is a place where you can travel back in time and find yourself in a medieval city.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
Next to the Arab baths (Ferran el Catolic street) there is another legendary personality of Girona - the Housekeeper of Saint Narcissus, who had a true gift - no matter what they cooked, everything turned out so delicious that you lick your fingers!
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For lovers of historical places
On Ferran el Catolic Street, there are Arab baths built in the 13th century. By this time, the Moors had already been expelled from Girona, but the Crusaders brought the tradition of public baths to Spain.
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Urban legend lovers
On the Pujada de Sant Feliu, there is a sculpture in the form of a lion climbing a column. The stone statue is the symbol of the city, and according to signs, if you kiss it, you can return to Girona again.
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For lovers of historical places and urban legends
The church was once part of the defensive fortifications of the city. The peculiarity of Sant Feliu is a unique bell tower with an octagonal base. Address: Pujada de Sant Feliu.
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For lovers of historical places
On Placa de la Catedral look out for Portal De Sobreportes. This ancient gate in the 3rd century was the entrance to the Roman fortress, they depict the Holy Virgin - the last image that escorted the condemned to death at the exit from the city.
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The main temple of Girona
Over several centuries of construction, the image of the cathedral changed, multiplying several architectural styles in its appearance: the 11th century brought the Romanesque direction, the 13th century - Gothic motifs, and the 18th century gave Baroque luxury.
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For lovers of views of the city and fortifications
In Girona, the old fortress walls (Passeig de la Muralla) are well preserved, some fragments of which date back to the 14th century. The wide passage of the fortress wall is an excellent footpath and observation platform.
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Lovers of beautiful views
One of the attractions of Girona are colorful houses lined along the river Onyar. Their construction dates back to the 17th century, after the houses were repeatedly rebuilt, but retained their very photogenic appearance.
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For lovers of bridges and embankments
One of the bridges across the Onyar River in Girona is famous for its author - it was designed by Gustave Eiffel himself in 1876. Such a "training on cats" by a famous architect, before the grandiose construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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For lovers of fortifications and beautiful views
The territory of the fortress is huge (the perimeter is about 5.6 km). About 4.000 workers worked on the construction of the walls of the building and defensive structures for 13 years.
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Welcome to the world of surrealism from Dali!
Technical information. Museum address: Plaza Gala-Salvador Dali, 5. Ticket 12 euros (please note that there is a separate entrance to the jewelry exhibition - it is located 50 meters to the left of the central one, if you face the entrance to the museum).
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Old parish church in the city named after Dali
The oldest elements of the parish church of Saint Peter in Figueres date back to the 11th century. And already in the 14th century, the church was rebuilt in the then popular Gothic style.
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A walk through Catalan modernism
Casas Rocamora, architects Joaquim and Bonaventure Bassegoda y Amigo. Address: Passeig de Gracia, 6-14. Built in 1914 An imposing building with colorful tiled turrets, somewhat reminiscent of a medieval castle, this is one of the most remarkable examples of the combination of modernism and neo-Goth...
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A walk through Catalan modernism
Casa Pia Batllo, address: Rambla de Catalunya, 17. Architect Josep Vilasek i Casanovas. The Casa Pia Batllo building is interesting not so much in itself, but as an early example of the development of the sloping corners of the Eixample district.
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