Culture - Cultural Areas
What is the county like? What can be found there? The various cultural areas open to the public explain about the environment, the territory it's in and make a good starting point for visitors.
Juvinyŕ Castle at Sant Joan les Fonts is a building dating back to the XII-XIV centuries and is one of the few examples of civil architecture preserved from the Middle Ages. Declared a Monument of National Interest it is the seat of the Territorial Interpretation Centre, a space for discovering all the charms of the local heritage.The building is on three floors. On the ground floor there is information on natural water resources and lava; on the first floor, we have information on Sant Joan les Fonts' medieval period; and on the second floor, current information about the municipality and La Garrotxa.
La Cúria Reial, in Besalú, is a Gothic building from the XIV century that was the seat of civil power for the town. Now it is the venue for an exhibition on local history, a tourist information point, and archive for images and other cultural resources.
Interpretation Centre of the Jewish Besalú
This is a space dedicated to the Jewish world and especially the Jews who lived in Besalú between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. It is also a place where you can watch a video about the heritage of the Jews in Besalú descobret Micvé and Synagogue.
Centre d'Interpretació de la Vall de Bianya (Interpretation Centre Vall de Bianya)
Shelter and information services to visitors, exhibition, exhibition of products - shop and an audiovisual presentation and educational workshop. It is the starting point for visiting the town of San Salvador de Bianya, the Romanesque churches of the Vall de Bianya and Roman Road.
Interpretation Centre of the Jewish Besalú
This is a space dedicated to the Jewish world and especially the Jews who lived in Besalú between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. It is also a place where you can watch a video about the heritage of the Jews in Besalú descobret Micvé and Synagogue.
Centre d'Interpretació de la Vall de Bianya (Interpretation Centre Vall de Bianya)
Shelter and information services to visitors, exhibition, exhibition of products - shop and an audiovisual presentation and educational workshop. It is the starting point for visiting the town of San Salvador de Bianya, the Romanesque churches of the Vall de Bianya and Roman Road.
Tour guide companies
Environmental education companies
Cultural guides
