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An Art City<\/h1>\n <\/div>

Tortosa is the historic capital and main commercial hub of a territory with an essentially agrarian economy, closely linked to the land, which has had a profound impact on the city\u2019s magnitude and splendour. <\/h3>
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It best explored on foot<\/strong>, since this allows you to uncover the numerous remnants of each historical era. The city has been the birthplace of world-renowned artists<\/strong>; it conserves fascinating architectural sites<\/strong>, remarkable works<\/strong> of art<\/strong> and unique collections<\/strong>.<\/p>
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A walk<\/strong> through its streets and neighbourhoods reveals that the city is not defined by only one exhibition, work of art or artist. It is home to a Cathedra<\/strong>l, the Castle<\/strong>, medieval and Renaissance palaces<\/strong>, monasteries<\/strong>, towers<\/strong> and walls<\/strong>, the Market<\/strong>, gateways<\/strong>, fortresses<\/strong> and bastions<\/strong>, shrines and chapels, baths and spas, stately homes and opulent mansions, the Jewish quarter<\/strong>, gravestones and ashlars, and remnants from every era in a seemingly confused mishmash that is beggars belief<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/h2>

Routes not to be missed<\/h3>
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The Renaissance<\/p>

From the Royal Colleges to the cathedral, visit the remains of the splendor of the 16th century<\/p><\/div>

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The Jewish Quarter<\/p>

The legacy of the Jewish presence is perceived in the labyrinthine Quarter<\/p><\/div>

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The Fortifications<\/p>

Kilometers of walls, towers, bastions, ravelins, ditches, tongs, powder kegs. A festival for lovers of defensive architecture.<\/p><\/div>

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The Modernisme<\/p>

An unknown modernist set that surprises the visitor.<\/p><\/div>

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Hemingway and the civil war<\/p>

the tragic memory of the city<\/p><\/div>

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Its two thousand years of history have lent it an authentic airwith an assortment of styles and trends <\/h2>
As you stroll through the streets, you\u2019ll discover how well the city blends everyday life with buildings, major archaeological remains and works of art<\/strong>. You\u2019ll come across a Baroque fa\u00e7ade alongside a Modernist building, medieval remains incorporated into a 21st-century building, and surprising details<\/strong> in the fortifications and walls.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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You\u2019ll observe how key buildings have been relocated<\/strong> and no longer stand on their original site (the Llotja [Corn Exchange] and the Oliver de Boteller Palace), while others were created for a specific purpose and now have a different function (the abattoir) and others still fulfil the purpose and function for which they were created (the Municipal Market). You\u2019ll observe the way in which convents, palaces and stately houses blend seamlessly into the urban fabric, despite the fact that the city had been devastated by war, natural disasters and events that caused irrecoverable destruction, as a result of its history and geographic situation.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

What can you see<\/h2>
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Monuments<\/p><\/a><\/div>

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Museums<\/p><\/a><\/div>

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Places of interest<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Can not miss it<\/h2>
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Ten things to do in Tortosa<\/p><\/div>

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Tortosa in a day<\/p><\/div>

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Engage in the art of living<\/p><\/div>

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The city of the Renaissance<\/p><\/div>

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Cruising down the River Ebro <\/p><\/div>

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A unique environment<\/h2>
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Ebro Delta<\/p><\/a>

The main wetland in Catalonia, an evocative landscape and a delicate and unique ecosystem<\/p><\/div>

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Els Ports Natural Park<\/p><\/a>

A wild and wild-filled natural space<\/p><\/div>

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The Green Way<\/p><\/a>

Explore the Terres de l'Ebre by bike, on foot or by horse<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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