Prehistoric park in Tarascon sur Ariège (Pyrenees, France).
The second most visited tourist site in the Ariège department with around 60,000 visitors each year
Natural Environment:
The Park is located in the limestone hills in the Tarascon River Basin.
Regional Archaeological Context:
The Park is in the Tarascon river basin, in the same area as a …
MoreBishops’ Palace in Saint-Lizier (fr. Palais des Evêques)
The Bishop’s Palace in Saint-Lizier is currently a departmental museum of Ariège with archaeological artifacts, a variety of objects and paintings from the region, as well as various temporary exhibitions.
Working hours:
From 10:00 to 18:30: from July to September 15
From 14:00 to 18:00: for other periods
Closed on Monday
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MoreLombrives cave is located in Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains, at the eastern edge of the Pyrénées Ariégeoises Natural Regional Park, Ariège, southwestern France (N20 road from Andorra to Foix, about 1 hour by car from Andorra).
The magic of the Lombrives. The stunning Lombrives caves are the widest in Europe. You can choose from several routes, lasting between one and …
MoreWhat is worth visiting while in Barcelona? The Monastery of Montserrat
The Monastery of Montserrat, in Spain – Catalonia. A Benedictine monastery, the spiritual symbol and religious center of Catalonia and the center of Catholic pilgrims from all over the world. It is located at an altitude of about 700 m above sea …
MoreThe Rome Aqueduct of Ferreras (Devil’s Bridge). A UNESCO site in Tarragona.
Ancient Roman architects built 2 aqueducts in Tarraco at that time, which provided the whole city with clean water.
The first aqueduct was filled from the Francoli River, and the second from the Gaià River, while the …
MoreRoman arches. Arch de Bera (20 km north of Tarragona). Approximate age: 1-2 century AD
Arch de Bera (L’Arc de Berà) is an object of classical Roman architecture, located on the Via Augusta road, about 20 km northeast of Tarragona (now the N-340 highway). It is assumed that the construction began in accordance with the testamentary …
MoreRoman Colosseum: Tarragona. According to official data, the amphitheater was built around the second century. The dimensions of the amphitheater are 110 by 86 meters. The complex is designed for approximately 14 thousand spectators. The amphitheater is part of the archaeological complex of Tarragona which was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
According …
MoreFrance (since the days of kings) was associated with luxury, being chic, having exquisite taste, and beauty. This country miraculously preserves this beautiful cultural heritage, bringing fresh notes of modern life. Therefore, you can feel the charm of luxurious antiquity and enjoy modern comfort at the same time in France. French hotels are just that …
MoreIf you decide to visit Catalonia, then you will surely come across places connected with the life and work of the great artist, Salvador Dali.
There are three wonderful places in Catalonia associated with Salvador Dali. They are Gala Castle in Pubol, the Dali Theatre and Museum in Figueres, and House-Museum in Portlligat.
1. Pubol
It is located …
MoreThe monumental complex of Olèrdola, also known as Olèrdola Ruins or Olèrdola Village (cat. Conjunt monumental d’Olèrdola, conegut també com a Ruïnes d’Olèrdola o Poblat d’Olèrdola), is a strategic archaeological site occupied from the Bronze Age to the medieval period, with long periods of abandonment. It is currently one of the sites of the Archeology …
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