Informazioni generali
| Destinazione |
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| Barcellona, Spagna |
Il programma nel dettaglio
"The difference between a madman and me is that I am not mad". Discover the truth behind Dalí’s famous quote at the Dalí Museum. Travel by high-speed train to Figueres to understand the painter’s conscious-unconscious thought through his work and explore Girona – a jewel of medieval and Jewish history and culture.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Examine the artistic evolution of the genius behind surrealism
* Visit one of the most interesting historical cities in Catalonia
* Includes pick up a the hotel, train tickets and transfers around the cities
Sit back, relax and go on a high-speed journey to reach the surreal world's largest construction: the Dalí Museum. Live a unique and captivating experience no matter how well you know the artist. With a numbered route, you delve deeper in the work and thought of one of the most extraordinary minds of the 20th century. The gallery houses works by the painter ranging from his earliest artistic experiences to the creations from his final years.
The Dalí Museum should be understood as a whole. Dalí himself was the one who conceived and designed the building in the ruins of Figueres old municipal theatre, destroyed during the Civil War. In his hometown there is still a wide selection of his work that shows the extravagance and strength of the great genius of surrealism.
The next stop on the tour is Girona, located about 35 km from Figueres. Hop aboard the AVE train to discover one of the most interesting historical towns in Catalonia. More than 2,000 years of history with the presence of Iberians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Jews and Christians are reflected in a unique and charismatic historic centre, which includes fortified enclosures, a Jewish quarter, beautiful streets, arcaded squares, Baroque spaces and 20th century buildings.
You also visit the Jewish quarter or “Call", amongst the best preserved medieval Jewish quarters in Europe. Admire its old buildings and narrow streets before enjoying spectacular views from the top of its walls.
Move from one side of the city to the other over its characteristic bridges including the row of colourful houses that rise at the foot of the Onyar River. Before ending your visit, head to the cathedral, at the highest point of the city, which combines different styles and boasts the widest Gothic nave in the world.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duration: 9 hours.
Start/opening time: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30am.
Languages: English.
English