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Monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols The history of a town
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The history of Sant Feliu de Guíxols can be summarised based on this Benedictine monastery, which combines architectural styles from the 5th to the 18th century. The first monastery built here on top of former Roman structures dates back to the 10th century and retains the Porta Ferrada, which was integrated as a portico entrance. Later, other elements and constructions were incorporated, including the Gothic church and the new convent from the 18th century.

Today you can visit part of the building along with the Torre del Fum" (Smoke Tower) and the "Torre del Corn" (The Horn tower), located on each side of the church. In its day, these acted as defense towers. From the first of them, smoke signals were emitted using wet straw. From the second, a shell horn was sounded in times of danger.

The municipality of Sant Feliu de Guixols was established and grew up around the monastic complex. For this reason, this significant building was chosen to house the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat, the town’s history museum along with the permanent exhibition on health and the rural doctor.

Today, the history of the monastery is still being written. And in the rooms of the old Palau de l’Abat (Abbot's Palace) you will now find the Espai Carmen Thyssen dedicated to temporary exhibitions.

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What can I do?

- On the tour you can enjoy both the building and what it currently houses: el Museu d'Història de la Ciutat.
- A range of family and educational activities will give you a greater understanding of the monastic life in Sant Feliu de Guixols and lead you to discover the hidden corners of the monastery.

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Museu d'Història de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Plaça del Monestir s/n
17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Tel. (+34) 972820167

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