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Figueres
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This small town near the French border is known for housing the Dalí Museum (the painter was born and died here) and the largest fortress in Europe (Castell Sant Ferran).
Overview of Figueres
Figueres is a small town not far from the French border. It is known for housing the Dalí Museum (the painter was born and died here) and the largest fortress in Europe (Castell Sant Ferran).
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 45,726 inhabitants (2016).
- Superficie: 19.31 km².
- Altitude: 40 m.
- Site internet: http://fr.visitfigueres.cat
History of Figueres
What to See and Do in Figueres
Sant Ferran Castle
This 18th-century military fortress on the outskirts of the city is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
This 18th-century military fortress on the outskirts of the city is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
Musées de Figueres:
Empordà Museum
It houses a remarkable collection of regional art, including archaeology, Baroque paintings, and sculptures related to this part of Catalonia known as the Empordà.
It houses a remarkable collection of regional art, including archaeology, Baroque paintings, and sculptures related to this part of Catalonia known as the Empordà.
Catalonia Toy Museum
A journey through the history of industrial toys in Catalonia, with 5,000 items on display.
A journey through the history of industrial toys in Catalonia, with 5,000 items on display.
Empordà Museum of Technology
An exhibition of over 3,000 mechanical objects from the 18th and 19th centuries.
An exhibition of over 3,000 mechanical objects from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dalí Theatre-Museum
The former municipal theatre was transformed into a museum dedicated to Dalí, who was born and died (his tomb is in the museum) in the city of Figueres.
The former municipal theatre was transformed into a museum dedicated to Dalí, who was born and died (his tomb is in the museum) in the city of Figueres.
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Sant Ferran Castle
★★ This 18th-century military fortress on the outskirts of the city is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
Dalí Theatre-Museum
★★ The former municipal theatre was transformed into a museum dedicated to Dalí, who was born and died (his tomb is in the museum) in the city…
Empordà Museum
★ It houses a remarkable collection of regional art, including archaeology, Baroque paintings, and sculptures related to this part of…
Empordà Museum of Technology
★ An exhibition of over 3,000 mechanical objects from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Catalonia Toy Museum
★ A journey through the history of industrial toys in Catalonia, with 5,000 items on display.