Monks, troubadours and even legendary characters such as Count Arnau. We are in the heart of Catalonia, a land full of history and evidence of the past. Extraordinary monasteries, fortresses located in unlikely places and caverns that were home to farmers up to the beginning of the last century. Discover some of the hidden corners of Ripollès and Osona!
THE MONASTERY OF SANT PERE DE CASSERRES
Located within a very pronounced meander of the river Ter, now half surrounded by the Sau reservoir, Casserres is the only monastery of the Benedictine order found in the county of Osona. The main instigators of Sant Pere de Casserres were two women, the Viscountesses Ermetruit and Engúncia in the early 11th century. It is considered to be a monastery of legend... find out why.
TARADELL CASTLE
If you suffer from vertigo, don't get too close to the remains of Taradell castle: situated at 800 metres above sea-level, over a cavern, if you visit, you'll have the Vic plain at your feet... The castle was designed as a defence and a lookout, and was never the residence of the Lords of Taradell who lived in the Casal 'Espinzella.
THE TEIXIDOR CAVES
The Teixidor Caves, in the middle of the forest, were used as dwellings by many farmers from Ripollès and Osona until well into the 20th century. Thus, there are still remains of buildings in the midst of some spectacular cliffs.
THE MONASTERY OF SANTA MARIA DE RIPOLL
The monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll needs little introduction: an artistic and cultural centre of the highest order during the Middle Ages, it is, at the same time, one of the greatest examples of the Romanesque architecture from the 11th century.
MUSEU EPISCOPAL DE VIC
Although it specialises in liturgical art, painting and sculpture, the collection of the Episcopal Museum of Vic, with more than 29,000 pieces, is particularly noted for its magnificent collection of medieval art: you can find masterpieces of paintings and sculptures from the Romanesque and the Gothic periods. An unmissable visit!
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Some of these include internationally-successful films and TV series. Why have we chosen these? Because they were filmed in iconic sites and monuments of our heritage. An offering devoted especially to cinema lovers who want to visit the settings for some of their favourite films. Shh, it's starting!
The HBO series has made people fall for Girona. In the next series, it looks like we'll be seeing sites like the Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants and the Call Jueu. Have you been part of the casting?
The Oscar-winning film by Pedro Almodóvar shows Barcelona through the unique lens of the director from La Mancha. The Cemetery of Montjuïc was the site of one of the most moving scenes.
Who hasn't read the novel or seen the film? El perfum is one of the big stories of the last few years: even though it was set in Paris, Ferran street in Barcelona was one of the settings shot.
This 'cinematic' tour was all Woody Allen: from the Finca Güell to the Fundació Miró, Vicky Cristina Barcelona takes us on a tour of the city's most iconic monuments.
Orson Welles needed a setting as big as him. That's why one of the settings he chose was the Castell de Cardona.
A football match with Barcelona's Arc de Triomf in the background. You can see the Barça strip included.
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In summer, far from closing their doors, the museums of Catalonia organise all sorts of activities and exhibitions targeted specifically at the little ones. A varied offering throughout the whole region to learn and have fun as a family. Here’s a little taster:
MNAT
Through the activity Vacances a Tarraco the whole family will turn into explorers and find out what life was like in the Roman city. Where will your expedition take you?
MAC Barcelona
This summer, take the chance to "iberitzar-vos" as a family. MAC Barcelona is organising workshops to find out about the Iberian people and culture. Do you want to dress up like the Ancient Iberians or try out their writing system? Send us your Iberian family photo.
Museu Marítim Barcelona
If you're an adventurous family, we suggest you take the journey Viatge al fons del mar en batiscaf. Using a simulation of digital planetary machines at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona, you can plunge to the depths of the sea and get to know what lives there. No need to put on your swimming costume!
Museu Episcopal de Vic
The MEV invites you into the Espai el cel pintat to discover fantastic medieval personalities for you to paint, draw etc.
Teatre-Museu Dalí
Within the framework of the Festival Acústica in Figueres, the Dalí Theatre-Museum is organising the activity Acustiqueta. Are you ready to create surrealist birthday celebrations? An opportunity to show off your family's creativity.
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