{"id":72542,"date":"2016-08-09T11:07:35","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T09:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=72542"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:51:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:51:03","slug":"medieval-catalonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/medieval-catalonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Step back in time to medieval Catalonia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catalonia&#8217;s history goes back hundreds of years and has seen many changes over the centuries. However, if you visit some of Catalonia&#8217;s <strong>medieval villages<\/strong>\u00a0you will feel as if you have hopped in a time machine and will experience a real part of <strong>Catalan history<\/strong>. Prepare for adventure and wonderment and be ready to make a blast to the past!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/medieval-catalonia\/#Rupit\" title=\"Rupit\">Rupit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/medieval-catalonia\/#Besalu\" title=\"Besal\u00fa\">Besal\u00fa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/medieval-catalonia\/#Tavertet\" title=\"Tavertet\">Tavertet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rupit\"><\/span>Rupit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_72544\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72544\" class=\"wp-image-72544 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Rupit-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: J.Enric via Visual hunt \/ CC BY-NC\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by J.Enric via Visual hunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sitting inland about 100 kilometers northeast of Barcelona is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adictosalosviajes.com\/2013\/01\/pueblos-con-encanto-de-cataluna-rupit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rupit<\/a>,<\/strong> a village whose history goes back more than one thousand years. There you will find many breathtaking yet historical sites such as the <strong>church<\/strong> of Joan de F\u00e0bregues as well as the <strong>castle<\/strong> of <strong>Rupit.<\/strong> Both of these buildings are documented going as far back as the year 968 and are still a huge attraction for tourists today. It is known that since the 12th century the <strong>village<\/strong> began to grow, with the castle being its center. When you visit <strong>Rupit<\/strong> today you will feel as if you are still in the 12th century since it maintains the architectural style of times past with wide stone walkways and streets and houses made from stone. When you visit the village you will be amazed at the beauty of the town and the paths that wind around to show you all of the magic that it has to offer. There are several churches open to visit as well as a small waterfall and a <strong>hanging bridge<\/strong>. You can <strong>reach<\/strong> <strong>Rupit<\/strong> by car or by public transport.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Besalu\"><\/span>Besal\u00fa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.besalu.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Besal\u00fa<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is located in the province of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trip-girona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girona<\/a>,<\/strong> 133 kilometers north of Barcelona. This magical city has a\u00a0history that dates back more than a thousand years to the beginning of Catalonia itself. It once was its own independent county until the year 1111 when it became integrated into the Catalan kingdom. Today you can see parts of the <strong>old city wall<\/strong> that is still standing as well as the town&#8217;s most important monument, the bridge over the Fluvi\u00e0 river. Near the <strong>medieval bridge<\/strong> is where you will find the <strong>ancient Jewish quarter<\/strong> where there is a monument of a traditional Jewish bath, called the Miqv\u00e9. It is believed that the Jewish bath dates back to the 12th century, like the bridge and the city wall. To get the full medieval experience, you should visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/besalu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Besal\u00fa<\/strong><\/a> during the last weekend of August during the annual Medieval Fair. You can<strong> reach Besal\u00fa<\/strong> by public transport from Barcelona as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/costa-brava\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most charming villages in La Costa Brava<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tavertet\"><\/span>Tavertet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_72545\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72545\" class=\"wp-image-72545 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Tavertet-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: J.Enric via Visualhunt.com \/ CC BY-SA\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by J.Enric via Visualhunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A 30-minute drive south of Rupit will land you in <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Tourism-g1072512-Tavertet_Catalonia-Vacations.html\">Tavertet<\/span>, a medieval village that is now popular with tourists. There are many homes for rent here, so if you&#8217;re looking to get away from it all and experience medieval Catalonia this is your chance! You can wander around the cliffs and see not only the magic of the medieval town but the natural wonder as well. You will be immersed in nature here, seeing cliffs, waterfalls, trees, and fresh air. This town is the quietest of the medieval villages, making it a popular getaway and vacation spot. While many are attracted to see the architecture, the natural environment surrounding is just as incredible. You can\u00a0<strong>reach Tavertet<\/strong>\u00a0by car or public transportation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Be sure not to miss any of these beautiful villages for a unique view of ancient Catalonia.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"72542\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catalonia&#8217;s history goes back hundreds of years and has seen many changes over the centuries. However, if you visit some of Catalonia&#8217;s medieval villages\u00a0you will feel as if you have hopped in a time machine and will experience a real part of Catalan history. 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