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Figueres, a beautiful town which is best known as the home of the artist Salvador Dali, has a rich heritage and deep Catalan influences on culture and cuisine.
Figueres, the capital of the province of Girona in Catalonia, is best known as the birthplace and hometown of the famed surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The city boasts the artist’s theater museum, the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dali, which is a popular tourist attraction.
The museum is located in an old municipal theater that was built in 1850 and caught fire at the end of the Spanish Civil War. Dali planned and designed the museum on that site, and it opened to the public in 1974. The building has a huge glass dome under which the large patio and the artist’s grave are located, becoming a symbol of both the museum and the city. The 18th century Catalan Toy Museum, with its impressive collection of toys from different eras, and the Emporda Museum which tells about the history and art of the area, are other important cultural sites.
Figueres has a rich heritage, as evidenced by its important historic monuments. Its old medieval walls are well-preserved, and the area around the Carrer Magre was home to the 13th century Jewish quarter. La Rambla, a bustling commercial street, is the heart of the city. There are examples of 19th and 20th century Modernist and Neoclassical architecture throughout the center of the city.
The Church of Sant Pere is one of the city’s most important religious buildings. Though it has Romanesque origins, the church was rebuilt in the 14th century in Gothic style. Modern elements were added in subsequent centuries.
Figueres is a town with deep Catalan influences, including being the home of the traditional Catalan dance, the Sardana, and cuisine that combines local ingredients from the mountains and the sea. The gastronomy includes fresh fish from the nearby coast and excellent wines, including the popular “novell” wine – a rose- and several sweet varieties.
Figueres is well-located between the beautiful Costa Brava and the eastern end of the Pyrenean Mountains, making it a great base for interesting day trips. Colera, a seaside village with beautiful beaches, is in close proximity, as is Llanca with its lively marina, and Port de la Selva which is home to the Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. The nearby Gulf of Roses is the location of the Aiguamolls de l’Emporda Natural Park, a remarkable ecological reserve and sanctuary for water birds.
Just outside the city is the enormous Castle of Sant Ferran, an 18th century fortress which overlooks the town from its hilltop position. Its perimeter is close to 2 miles, making it one of the largest castles in Europe.
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- Toy Museum, Figueres
- Dali Theater and Museum, Figueres
- Historic Center, Figueres
- St. Ferran Castle, Figueres
- St. Pere Church, Figueres
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