Catalonia - Art and Culture 2018

The first part of this publication provides information about the dolmens as well as the architects who have won the prestigious Pritzker prize. It also mentions monuments recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and monasteries that are still in operation today. This publication provides notes on wineries that look like cathedrals and festivals in which dragons and devils are the main characters. Reference is made to world-renowned geniuses like Dalí, Miró, and Pau Casals and their immortal works. It provides the locations of concerts, festivals, and events in the fashion industry which attract millions of people. Film locations are described and the secrets of the most exciting literary works are told. And of course, reference is made to the rich gastronomy of these lands. The second part of this publication includes suggested routes that visitors can use to discover Catalonia through both its culture and its natural scenery. WHAT DOES THIS PUBLICATION CONTAIN? Catalonia has a wide array of cultural activities which allow visitors to travel in the footsteps of mankind, from the Neanderthals to present day inhabitants, exploring the Iberian, Greek, or Roman periods and their respective architectural styles, up to the modern day, when architects have become symbols of the new Barcelona seeking a place in the world. To all of this, we must add a series of routes consolidated as tourist attractions like the Catalan portion of the Way of St James, the Cistercian Route, and the various routes related to cultural, industrial, and religious heritage, as well as the Ignatian Way. Furthermore, we cannot forget the infinite opportunities presented by the city of Barcelona or other unique cities like Tarragona, Girona, and Lleida (all connected by high-speed rail) or Reus, Terrassa, Tortosa, Vic, and Vilafranca del Penedès, which are ideal for urban tourism and combine attractions of cultural interest with various leisure activities. Don’t forget to explore the area’s world-renowned gastronomy and wine. Catalonia, destination FOR CULTURAL TOURISM

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