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01 Discover the Romanesque Romanesque art as you like it Route in the Vall de Boí, which Individual tickets without a guide 1.

Embark on an exhilarating tour À la carte Romanesque art with a guide of mediaeval art. Visit the churches of Sant À la carte visits with specialist guides Groups of up to 14 people 25.

de Sant Quirc in Durro, Santa Boí Spa, the Boí-Taüll ski resort and many mountain routes and other Maria in Cardet and activities. L Assumpció in Cóll.

1 01 Discover the Romanesque Romanesque art as you like it Route in the Vall de Boí, which Individual tickets without a guide 1.20 /church has now been declared a Ticket to see all of the 6 churches open to the public 5.00 /pp UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on an exhilarating tour À la carte Romanesque art with a guide of mediaeval art. Visit the churches of Sant À la carte visits with specialist guides Groups of up to 14 people /church Climent and Santa Maria in At the Centre for Interpreting Romanesque Art you will find all the Taüll, Sant Joan in Boí, Santa information you need to enjoy this exceptional collection of buildings. Eulàlia in Erill la Vall, Sant Feliu The Vall de Boí also offers a large number of other attractions: the in Barruera, La Nativitat and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the Caldes de Sant Quirc in Durro, Santa Boí Spa, the Boí-Taüll ski resort and many mountain routes and other Maria in Cardet and activities. L Assumpció in Cóll. CENTRE D INTERPRETACIÓ DEL ROMÀNIC DE LA VALL DE BOÍ Tel / centreromanic@vallboi.com / The Vall de Boí, a World Heritage Site La Vall de Boí, the colours of Romanesque architecture BOÍ TAÜLL RESORT Discover the most authentic Romanesque architecture on the edge of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: the churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria in Taüll, Sant Joan in Boí, Santa Eulàlia in Erill la Vall, Sant Feliu in Barruera, Santa Maria in Cardet, l Assumpció in Cóll and La Nativitat and Sant Quirc in Durro were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites in November Vall de Boí (Alta Ribagorça) Pla de l Ermita (Alta Ribagorça) Cultural weekend Friday to Sunday 1 BB + 1 HB + Guided tour of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in a 4x4 taxi + Guided tour of the Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boí, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cultural Week Sunday to Friday, throughout the summer /pp 5 BB + Entertainment + Children s miniclub /pp Accommodation at the Hotel Boí Taüll Resort *** Optional activities at additional cost include: rafting, hydrospeed, white water canoeing, fishing, canyoning, quads, archery and riding. Other options for the weekend or the whole week are available on request. Activity programme for groups, associations and companies. Tel / reservas@boitaullresort.com / Discover Art Nouveau in La Pobla de Segur Discover the secrets of Art Nouveau in the Pallars region with a visit to the Complex Mauri, a group of three buildings built in the early 20 th century. The Sant Josep Olive Oil Mill, presided over by a sculpture by Josep Llimona; Casa Mauri, a former summer residence combining Art Nouveau forms with an unusual Neo- Romanesque style and decorated with mosaics by Lluís Bru; and the present-day Oficina Municipal de Turisme (the first to be established in Lleida province). OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISME DE LA POBLA DE SEGUR El Parc Cretaci (Cretaceous Park). The last dinosaurs that lived on Earth Sixty-five million years ago, the Conca Dellà was very different from today. It used to be a wide, open plain beside the sea, with a tropical climate and lush vegetation. Today, it is possible to visit the museum and see some of the bones and other fossilised remains of the dinosaurs that used to live here. It is also possible to visit sites where you can see dinosaur eggs and footprints. La Pobla de Segur (Pallars Jussà) Guided visit for groups Groups of up to 25 people Groups from 25 to 50 people Visits and itineraries: Visits to the Olive Oil Mill, where you can see the original machinery used in 1905, and to the area around the complex, where you will find various mosaic motifs and a large exhibition of exotic trees in the gardens. Tel./Fax / turisme@pobladesegur.org Isona (Pallars Jussà) 2.10 Museu de la Conca Dellà Entry to the Museum Programme of guided visits 1 hr visit 2 hr visit 3 hr visit 4 hr visit Visits and routes: Conca Dellà Museum Palaeontological remains of La Posa Fossilised eggs of Basturs Natural lakes of Basturs Roman settlement of Aeso Church of Santa Maria de Covet Castle of Llordà And much more /group /group 2.10 /pp 3.30 /pp 6.00 /pp 8.10 /pp 9.60 /pp MUSEU DE LA CONCA DELLÀ Tel / Fax / museucd@parc-cretaci.com /

05 Enjoy Aranese culture! When you go to the Aran valley, you should spend some time learning about its heritage and museums.

archaeological, artistic and ethnographic objects.

and fruit orchard. Mòla de Salardú: restored mill that offers visitors an insight into the hydraulic mechanism which powered the original gearing used for making flour.

2 05 Enjoy Aranese culture! When you go to the Aran valley, you should spend some time learning about its heritage and museums. A good way to do this is to visit some of the churches included in Aran s Ruta Romànica or any of the four buildings which comprise the Aranese museum institution known as the Musèu dera Val d Aran. (Val d Aran) 1.50 Musèu dera Val d Aran CULTURE Check opening times and arrange visits Museu Etnològic de Vielha: exhibition explaining the history of the Val d Aran including an interesting collection of archaeological, artistic and ethnographic objects. Ecomusèu Çò de Joanchiquet de Vilamòs: representation of a traditional Aranese house: a set of buildings, outhouses, dovecote and pigsty structured around a closed courtyard, with a vegetable garden and fruit orchard. Mòla de Salardú: restored mill that offers visitors an insight into the hydraulic mechanism which powered the original gearing used for making flour. Fàbrica dera Lan: a small example of a Pyrenean textile factory from the second half of the 19 th century, showing visitors how woollen products used to be manufactured. Itinerari Mina Victoria: route showing visitors the working conditions for miners during the first half of the 20 th century and mineral mining techniques from the same period. Aran s Ruta Romànica, including 13 churches 2.00 /pp MUSÈUS DERA VAL D ARAN 06 OFICINA DE TURISME DE BALAGUER A walk around Balaguer Tel / Fax / museu@aran.org / Come and see Balaguer and enjoy one of Catalonia s most imposing and impressive towns. It is easy to recognise Balaguer by its unique silhouette, which is dominated by the Església de Santa Maria, the Castell Formós - the residence of the Condes d Urgell (Barons of Urgell) - and the Santuari del Sant Crist, each of which occupies a hilltop site. Come and discover the town s many charms: you are certain to enjoy yourself! Local District Museum of Cervera Balaguer (Noguera) 1.35 A day to enjoy Balaguer Guided tour of the town. Groups of up to 55 people To book your visit, phone Museum of La Noguera Single ticket Groups of more than 10 people Itinerary: Mediaeval town: Mercadal Square, Jewish Quarter, Medieval walls. Ruins of the Castell Formós. Santuari del Sant Crist. Església de Santa Maria. Cloister of Sant Domènec. Museum of La Noguera (optional) /pp 2.08 /pp 1.35 /pp Tel / lafira@balaguer.net / The Local District Museum of Cervera is made up of two very different buildings: the Casa Duran i Sanpere Museum and Wheat and Country Life Museum. On the ground floor of the Duran i Sanpere Museum two exhibition halls are to be found which allow us to learn more about the important historical and artistic collections of the museum. The collections from the mediaeval period and those of the University of Cervera are outstanding. On the first floor there is the family seat of the Duran family, a representation of a typical nineteenth century merchant class residence, which conserves both the furniture and a large number of the day-to-day objects which adorned life in the house. The Wheat and Country Life Museum has an ethnographical character and provides an exhibition of the different activities of rural life in the Segarra region. Cervera (Segarra) Local District Museum of Cervera Includes a visit to the Casa Museu Duran i Sanpere and the Museu del Blat i la Pagesia. Ordinary 4.00 /pp Reduced Casa Duran i Sanpere Museum 2.50 /pp Wheat and Country Life Museum 1.20 /pp Temporary Exhibition October to May: Saturdays, from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays, from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, arranged visits for groups. June to September: Tuesday to Saturday, from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. MUSEU COMARCAL DE CERVERA Tel / museu@museudecervera.com / Discover Guissona, the land of the Romans. Relax as you walk through the ancient streets of the old quarter and enjoy the enviable peace and quiet. You will discover all the different parts of Guissona and the town s Roman, mediaeval, gothic, baroque, neo-classical and modern history as you take in the colours, the smells and scenery of a truly unique place. Guissona (Segarra) 3.00 Guided tour of Guissona The Eduard Camps Museum, the archaeological park, the old quarter, the Portal de l'àngel, the Jewish quarter, the ice well, Fluvià's works, the collegiate church of Santa Maria, the fountains and washing places and reminders of Roman Guissona. Single ticket Group of 21 to 35 people Group of 36 to 55 people /group /group Information about accommodation, restaurants and other services available on request at the Tourist Information Office in Guissona. Weekends: guided visits at a.m. and a.m., without prior booking. Meeting point: Museu de Guissona. Other routes: archaeological route through the Roman town of Iesso, the religious heritage route, the popular heritage route, the villages of the plain route, industrial tourism at the Corporació Alimentària de Guissona (meat processing factory). 10 th Roman Market: 15 July OFICINA D INFORMACIÓ I TURISME DE GUISSONA Tel./Fax / turisme@guissona.net /

09 Diocesan and Comarcal Museum of Lleida At the Diocesan and Comarcal Museum it is possible to enjoy some of the best examples of art to be found in the Lands of Lleida.

90 Prooemium: Religious Art Emblematic works include a fatimite rock-crystal chess set from Àger, a collection of Romanesque and Gothic style sculptures, a wealth of luxurious productions in gold and

These items are displayed to visitors in all their splendour and provide a complete visual record of the most important manifestations of religious art to be found in Lleida Province.

m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays For previously arranged group visits: phone 34 973 283 975 ESGLÈSIA ROMÀNICA DE SANT MARTÍ 10 AJUNTAMENT DE GUIMERÀ 11 12 Visit mediaeval Guimerà Verdú and the

3 09 Diocesan and Comarcal Museum of Lleida At the Diocesan and Comarcal Museum it is possible to enjoy some of the best examples of art to be found in the Lands of Lleida. These works of art are on display at the semi-permanent Prooemium exhibition, which is housed at the Romanesque-style church of Sant Martí. Lleida (Segrià) 0.90 Prooemium: Religious Art Emblematic works include a fatimite rock-crystal chess set from Àger, a collection of Romanesque and Gothic style sculptures, a wealth of luxurious productions in gold and silver and spectacular paintings and sculptures from the Baroque period. These items are displayed to visitors in all their splendour and provide a complete visual record of the most important manifestations of religious art to be found in Lleida Province. Individual Young people, students and pensioners Groups (minimum 10 people) 1.20 /pp 0.90 /pp Timetable: Tuesday to Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays For previously arranged group visits: phone ESGLÈSIA ROMÀNICA DE SANT MARTÍ 10 AJUNTAMENT DE GUIMERÀ Visit mediaeval Guimerà Verdú and the secrets of black pottery TURISME DE VERDÚ The Cistercian Route Tel / museu@museudelleida.cat / Visit the medieval town of Guimerà and discover monuments particularly the watchtower - that have been declared places of Historical Interest. The old walled town still conserves part of its fortifications, including its town gates. Visits can be organised both during the day and at night. Guimerà (Urgell) Mediaeval feasts Book in advance Mediaeval banquets for groups (min. 20 people). Includes a formal ceremony with troubadours in mediaeval costume, music and a guided visit. Daily set menu and traditional home cooking. Racó Medieval - Tel (mobile) /pp Local Gastronomy Gastronomic and tourist menus. Hostal Sant Jordi. Tel /pp 9 th Mercat Medieval, 13 th and 14 th August Sale of quality craft products: Agricultural Cooperative - olive oil, wine and muscatel - Tel Cal Jan Olive oil mill - Tel Cal Francès - Home-made cold meats. Cal Canyo - Typical local pastries - Cal Basso - Traditional cakes. Cal Caminer - Rural Tourism. Tel Calanina - Rural Tourism. Tel Guided tours of the mediaeval town must be booked in advance - Tel Tel / Fax / avui@guimera.info / Verdú is an important ceramicproducing village and has been declared an Area of Craft Interest. Its castle and church are just two fine examples of the historical monuments to be found in a village which preserves a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Verdú (Urgell) 1.50 Craftsman for a day A pottery workshop for schoolchildren and groups. Visitors can see for themselves the way craftsmen make earthenware at Enric Orobitg's workshop. Bookings: Tel Cal Talaveró Centre d Arte Fridays, from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., Saturdays from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., Sundays from a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Museu d Arqueología. Ramon Boleda Collection A chance to discover the Iber world and see the Iberian village of Estinclells de Verdú. Museu de Joguets y Autòmats. Mayoral Collection (Tel ) Tin toys, pedal vehicles, football mementoes, posters and fairground attractions. Open from Tuesday to Sunday and on holiday Mondays. Free guided visits for groups. Guided visits to the old quarter: the castle and the sanctuary of Sant Pere Claver. Tel The castle is an example of Catalan Gothic-style civil architecture. The church has a Romanesque-style main door. Situated on the Cistercian route. Ruta de l Artesania around Verdú: Free visit to craftsmen s workshops and pottery shops: Art Fang Cal Félix Enric Orobitg Gat Magí Auró Maria Font Míriam Angulo Roca Caus Sambola. Tel / Fax / turisme@verdu.org / Vallbona de les Monges, Poblet and Santes Creus, three names which bring to mind the three most important monasteries of the Cistercian order in Catalonia. They are situated thirty kilometres away from each other and are to be found between the provinces of Tarragona and Lleida. (Urgell, Conca de Barberà, Alt Camp) /pp /coach /coach The Ruta del Cister (The Cistercian Route) Monastery of Vallbona de les Monges. The only monastery on the Ruta del Cister which been occupied by monks for more than 800 years. A beautiful monastery, small in size and endowed with a singular beauty and two exceptional gothic domes. Monastery of Poblet. The biggest monastery on the Ruta del Cister. It is the biggest inhabited Cistercian monastery in Europe and was declared a World Heritage Site in Monastery of Santes Creus. This is the Cistercian monastery which best reproduces the Bernadine construction plan. It is the only one which does not have current monastic life and allows visitors to see all around it. Admission to the three monasteries 7.00 /pp The Ruta del Cister, beyond the three monasteries: culture, history, art, gastronomy, festivals and fairs, craftwork, sports and nature. OFICINES DE TURISME: URGELL Tel / CONCA DE BARBERÀ Tel / ALT CAMP Tel /

13 A stroll around Tàrrega Tàrrega (Urgell) CULTURE 14 Tàrrega is the capital of the comarca of l Urgell and provides its surrounding area with a wide range of social and economic services and

Tàrrega, a town full of attractions Cultural tour Visit the town s historical and commercial centre, where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the narrow streets in the mediaeval part of the town,

4 13 A stroll around Tàrrega Tàrrega (Urgell) CULTURE 14 Tàrrega is the capital of the comarca of l Urgell and provides its surrounding area with a wide range of social and economic services and initiatives. These are clearly reflected in the town s general level of activity and its quality of life. Come and see our town! We offer guided visits for groups. Tàrrega, a town full of attractions Cultural tour Visit the town s historical and commercial centre, where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the narrow streets in the mediaeval part of the town, the Jewish quarter and its different monuments. Guided coach tour Suitable for groups visiting Tàrrega by coach who want to get a general impression of the town and the infrastructure located in the surrounding area (the road network, different services and facilities, industrial estates, sports area and educational centres). Tàrrega nature A trip to the Parc de Sant Eloi, a kind of outdoor museum where you can enjoy long, peaceful strolls through the trees and gardens. The hermitage dedicated to Sant Eloi stands on top of the Serra de Sant Eloi and offers a magnificent view over the town. Local District Museum of Urgell Situated in the Residència Cal Perelló, which dates back to the 17 th and 18 th centuries, it preserves some of the halls currently used by the museum. It also contains the Archaeology hall, which focuses on the Iberian and Roman worlds. There are also halls dedicated to the painter Antoni Alsina and for temporary exhibitions. 1 visit 2 visits Groups of up to 25 people /group /group Groups of more than 25 people 1.20 /pp Trade Fairs in rd and 14 th May: FiraCóc, Aplec del Cóc and Exhibition of Bread Products 3 rd and 4 th June: Natural Environment Fair. 28 th July: Mercapati. 7 th to 10 th September: Street Theatre Festival th September: Tàrrega Hunters Fair. 8 th to 10 th December: Artists and Traditional Crafts Fair. AJ. DE TÀRREGA REGIDORIA DE PROMOCIÓ ECONÒMICA Tel / MUSEU COMARCAL DE L URGELL Tel / The Renaissance and art, come alive in Bellpuig Bellpuig (Urgell) 1.00 Discover Bellpuig, a town where history and art have both left their mark. The Mausoleum of Ramon Folch de Cardona is an outstanding example of Catalan Renaissance art, while the masterpieces of the internationally renowned sculptor, Jaume Perelló, ensure that the town s artistic tradition continues today. A tour of 16 th century Renaissance Art Guided tour of Renaissance Art Guided visit to the Convent de Sant Bartomeu, whose cloisters are unique in Catalonia and to the Mausoleum of Ramon Folch de Cardona, which is built of Carrara marble and is one of the largest tombs in Catalonia. Normal admission fee Reduced admission fee (groups) Retired people, over 65s Fundació Perelló A closer look at the artist Guided visit to the Fundació Perelló, a museum which gathers together a large selection of the sculptures, paintings and other artistic creations of Jaume Perelló. Visitors must book in advance. Individuals Groups 2.40 /pp Admision free 1.00 /pp Industrial Tourism Sweet factory of Confits Pifarré Guided visit for groups lasting 30 minutes. Maximum 30 people per group. Visits: Mondays and Tuesdays, from a.m. to p.m. Visitors must book in advance. Tel Other activities of interest Gastronomic menus of the Urgell region - Restaurant El Caliu - Restaurant El Coscollar - Hotel Bellpuig** - Hotel Stop** - Bar Restaurant Xalors - Bar Restaurant Jai Alai - Bar Restaurant Can Tatet - Bar Restaurant Casal. Motocross circuit of Catalonia at Montperler. The Cistercian route. Professional gliding school at Volager - Tel Pitch & Putt, Urgell Golf Club - Tel OF.TURISME Tel / AJ.BELLPUIG Tel / FUND.PERELLÓ Tel / ajuntament@bellpuig.ddl.net /

15 Agramunt, a tourist, cultural and commercial town Agramunt (Urgell) 1.

See the colours of its art and savour the flavour of the torrons (traditional almond nougat) of Agramunt and its chocolate a la pedra.

The route includes a visit to the Church of Santa Maria. 1.00 /pp Church of Santa Maria Guided visit to the 12 th century Romanesque church.

00 /pp Municipal Ethnological Museum Guided tour of, or unguided visit to, the museum, which has a large collection of agricultural and traditional craft tools, household objects, archaeological

5 15 Agramunt, a tourist, cultural and commercial town Agramunt (Urgell) 1.00 OFICINA DE TURISME D AGRAMUNT 16 Rock-painting complex of La Roca dels Moros and Iberian village of El Molí d Espígol An ancient town and crossroads offering all the charm of rural tourism. See the colours of its art and savour the flavour of the torrons (traditional almond nougat) of Agramunt and its chocolate a la pedra. The colours of Agramunt Historical town centre Guided tour of the streets, squares, monuments and buildings which best represent the historical town centre. The route includes a visit to the Church of Santa Maria /pp Church of Santa Maria Guided visit to the 12 th century Romanesque church. The most outstanding features are the Lleida-style main door, the Capella del Roser, the Capella de la Verge dels Socors and the polychrome sculpture of the Virgin Mary inside /pp Municipal Ethnological Museum Guided tour of, or unguided visit to, the museum, which has a large collection of agricultural and traditional craft tools, household objects, archaeological material and old photographs of the town. Fundació Privada Espai Guinovart Guided tour of, or unguided visit to, the Espai Guinovart, where the work of the contemporary Catalan painter and sculptor Josep Guinovart is exhibited /pp Fundació Privada Lo Pardal Guided tour of, or unguided visit to, the house of the Agramunt writer Guillem Viladot, an author of visual and objectual poetry /pp Special prices are available for groups and organisations on request. Agramunt, a town with a sweet tradition The torrons of Agramunt As well as buying coca de recapte (a savoury pastry) and cheeses, you can go on a guided tour of one of Agramunt s famous torron factories and learn how real torrons (traditional slabs of almond nougat) and chocolate a la pedra are made. Festivals and fairs Agr auto, Fira del Vehicle d Ocasió (Bargain Car Fair) - second weekend in February. Singing of Caramelles (traditional Easter songs) - Easter Sunday 1 st Gran Festa de la Diversitat (Diversity Festival) - May Mass paella festival and sardana gathering 24 th June Festa Major d Agramunt - first weekend in September Fira del Torró i La Xocolata a la Pedra - Around 12 th October Christmas Market 8 th December Tel / turisme@ajuntamentagramunt.ddl.net / El Cogul i Tornabous (Garrigues-Urgell) The Archaeological Museum of Catalonia offers you two surprising archaeological deposits. La Roca dels Moros (Moor s Cave) Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is regarded as one of the most important and well-known deposits of rock-painting art in the Iberian peninsula. It is a cave which was used by man for 5,000 years. Several engravings and paintings bear witness to this use and the paintings include a particularly interesting scene depicting a phallic dance, referring to fertility. La Roca dels Moros forms part of the Ruta de l Art Rupestre. 1 October to 31 May, from Tuesday to Saturday, from a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. 1 June to 30 September, from Tuesday to Saturday, from a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Public holidays, from a.m. to 1.30 p.m.closed on Mondays. The Iberian village of El Molí d Espígol Don t miss this visit if you want to learn more about how the Iber tribe lived. You will discover some of the most important remains from the Iber period in Catalonia. The size of the settlement, its defensive constructions and its advanced urbanism indicate that it must have been a key centre within the territory of the Iberian tribe of the Ilergetes. El Molí d Espígol forms part of the Ruta dels Ibers. 1 October to 31 May, Saturdays and Sundays, from a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. 1 June to 30 September, Saturdays and Sundays, from a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Adults Accredited pensioners,unemployed, students and large families Children under 16, people over 65, student groups accompanied by teachers, members of Club Super /pp MUSEU D ARQUEOLOGIA DE CATALUNYA Tel / Fax / difusiomac.cultura@gencat.net /

Sant Fruitós de Bages

Sant Fruitós de Bages The town Old town Fotos: Marcel Oliveres THE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY C/CARLES BUÏGAS, 35-37 Sant Fruitós de Bages is in central Catalonia, right in the heart of the Pla de Bages region.