World Heritage in Catalonia
Date of Inscription: 1991
Considered one of the best examples of Cistercian monasteries, The Royal Monastery of Poblet is located halfway between Tarragona and Lleida, at the foot of the Serra de Montsant mountain, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Date of Inscription: 1997
The two great architectural works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner were declared a World Heritage Site considering that both are representative samples of the imaginative and exuberant modernism that flourished in the early 20th century in Barcelona.
Date of Inscription: 2000
The Roman remains of Tarraco have a great historical, architectural, artistic and archaeological value. UNESCO has approved to include in the World Heritage List the architectural ensemble of Tarraco for its relevance in the development of Roman urban planning and design.
Date of Inscription: 2010
The construction of human towers is one of the most original traditions of Catalan folklore, transmitted from generation to generation and closely linked to celebrations of popular festivals.
Date of Inscription: 2005
La Patum is a unique fiesta in Catalonia, held annually in the city of Berga during Corpus week. This religious celebration of medieval origin was recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible World Heritage..
Date of Inscription: 2000
The Valley of Boí stands out for the great concentration of churches of Romanesque architectural style, well preserved and in perfect harmony with the surroundings. All the villages of this valley own at least one Romanesque church from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Date of Inscription: 1984, 2005
Seven magnificent works that testify Gaudí's exceptional creative contribution to the development of architecture and constructive technology of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.