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Costa Dorada Museums The Costa Dorada's rich historical heritage is well documented with it's oldest settlements offering a wealth of information about their past rulers. It is also a region whose sons have contributed to the nations artistic & cultural achievements. These facts are evident in the quantity & quality of museum exhibits throughout the Costa Dorada. Please click on the below links for more information on some of the most popular museums.
Archaeological Museum Tarragona The Archaeological museum in Tarragona is the oldest museum in Catalonia; it is also one of it's best. Its vast collections have grown naturally since it's inception 150 years ago... Museum of Modern Art Tarragona Tarragona's Museum of Modern Art has been open since 1976. It can be found on Calle Santa-Ana, which is just north-east of the Archaeological museum & in the direction of the Jewish quarter... The railway (or railroad) museum is not located in Sitges itself. Instead it occupies the old 19th century steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltru... The later part of the 19th century was a time of incredible economic prosperity in Catalonia. This brought about a cultural renaissance which directly affected Sitges... The Maricel museum is housed in a 14th century hospital building given a modernist appearance by the architect Miguel Utrillo. It is home to a collection of art... The Cau Ferrat museum offers it's visitors a varied collection of artefacts, including many paintings & sculptures. Within it's walls it is possible to view works by Picasso & Rusinol... Cambrils' History Museum (otherwise known as the Museo Moli de les Tres Eres) is in a central location... Cambrils' Maritime Museum is housed in the old watchtower that looks out over the port area... The Hermitage Tower Museum is situated in the grounds of the Hermitage of Maria de Mer del Cami in Cambrils...
Within driving distance of much of the Costa Dorada & home to many museums is the city of Barcelona. For information on museums in the Catalan capital please click Barcelona Museums & Galleries.
Costa Dorada Tourist Offices Tarragona +34 977 250795 Sitges +34 938 945004 Cambrils +34 902 154741
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