ROCK ART ROUTE
Catalonia has three interpretation centres dedicated to the dissemination and preservation of rock art, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These centres —the one in El Cogul (Les Garrigues), the one in Ulldecona (Montsià), and the one in Montblanc (Conca de Barberà)— are part of the Rock Art Route. Their aim is to bring the richness and meaning of prehistoric paintings in Catalonia closer to the public by offering historical context, guided tours, and educational activities.
- Rock Art Interpretation Centre of the Prades Mountains (CIAR): Located in Montblanc, in the Conca de Barberà.
- Rock Art Interpretation Centre “Els Abrics de l’Ermita”: Located in Ulldecona, in the Montsià region.
- Rock Art Interpretation Centre of the Roca dels Moros del Cogul: Located in El Cogul, in Les Garrigues, this centre was recently renovated as part of the project “Els ulls de la història”.
ROCA DELS MOROS (EL COGUL)
With 42 painted figures and 260 engraved elements, La Roca dels Moros near El Cogul, in the Garrigues region, is one of Catalonia’s most emblematic and best-preserved rock art sites. Two of its most notable scenes are ‘The Hunt’ and ‘The Phallic Dance’, an exceptional representation of a ritual that reinforces the cave’s role as a place of worship.
For more information, visiting hours and fees, visit the website of Departament de Cultura
