Catalonia - Art and Culture 2018

VISIT A CHARMING VILLAGE Lose yourself on a stroll through a charm- ing village in the mountains or near the sea. Discover magical places that can only be seen on foot. DISCOVER BRILLIANCE Embrace the spirit of Gaudí, Dalí, Guin- ovart, Tàpies, or Miró by following their steps through the territory or visit Roman- esque churches that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Let your creativity fly Get your hands dirty by participating in a creative activity that allows you to experi- ence all that the local towns have to offer. The festival of Sant Jordi invites every- one to go out into the street to stroll and enjoy the atmosphere. Books and roses are given and received on this day. go to A FESTIVAL Listen to music as it fills the air at a sum- mer festival. Catalonia hosts various mu- sical programmes with star performers. TRY WINES AND CAVAS Make a toast at a modernist cooperative in the vineyards, or at the table of a good restaurant. Catalonia is a country of great wines, with 12 Denominations of Origin. ‘pantomatear’ Cheese and cured meats taste even bet- ter on a slice of bread with tomato, oil, and salt. This combination is truly delicious. EXPERIENCE THE DAY OF SANT JORDI

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atalonia provides visitors with limit- less possibilities that cater to all five senses. The diversity and wealth of Catalonia allows you to try curds TENWAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE culture of CATALONIA C Touch the sky with your hand, experience a rain of fire, listen to the soundtrack of modernity... These are some ways to discover Catalonia.

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Make a HUMAN TOWER . Watching the colles castelleres build their human towers is quite a spectacle. The boldest visitors can even take part. dance a sardana A symbol of brotherhood, this dance re- quires participants to hold hands and dance in a circle. Shall we dance? Participate in a CORREFOC Gunpowder is essential in ‘fire parades’, a rain of sparks for full enjoyment.

These sites combine elements of the Ro- manesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Ba- roque styles, scenes of great beauty, tradi- tional festivals that are a clear sign of identity and a gastronomy that captivates diners with its local products and that it pairs perfectly with wines and cavas of great tradition. At http://experience.catalunya.com, you will find a thousand experiences to add to the ten we propose here.

castle display of the ‘colla’ Els xiquets de valls.

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and honey recently made in the mountains, spend a day in a Cistercian monastery, take part in a festival of fire and fireworks in a street parade, or to discover the works of world-famous artists like Gaudi, Dali, Jujol, and Guinovart. Visiting their creations will take you back to another time. Catalonia is home to various buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Experience Catalonia

Experience Catalonia