Empúries

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City, Archaeological site

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Empúries was an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia, Spain. Empúries is also known by its Spanish name, Ampurias. The city Ἐμπόριον was founded in 575 BC by Greek colonists from Phocaea. After the invasion of Gaul from Iberia by Hannibal the Carthaginian general in 218 BC, the city was occupied by the Romans. In the Early Middle Ages, the city's exposed coastal position left it open to marauders and it was abandoned. ()

Local name: Ampurias Built: 575 B.C.E.Area: 61.78 acres (0.0965 mi²)Coordinates: 42°7'60"N, 3°6'30"E

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Empúries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal, Medes Islands, L'Escala, Montgrí Massif.

1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming town of L'Escala, on the sun-drenched Costa Brava of Spain, lies the Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal, a cultural gem dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of anchovy and salt.
5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Medes Islands, Montgrí
127 min walk • The Illes Medes is a small and craggy group of seven islets in the Costa Brava area of the northwestern Mediterranean Sea. Administratively, the Medes Archipelago belongs to the Baix Empordà comarca, Catalonia, Spain.
1.5 miSE
Locality
L'Escala
38 min walk • L'Escala is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the Costa Brava, located between the southern end of the Gulf of Roses and Cala Montgó. It is an important fishing port and tourist centre, and has a festival dedicated to its famous anchovies.
5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Montgrí Massif, Montgrí
128 min walk • The Montgrí is a small mountain range in Catalonia, on the north bank of the Ter river. It is part of the Catalan Coastal Range and its highest point is 311 m.
6 miNW
Church
Church of Sant Tomàs de Fluvià
154 min walk • The Església de Sant Tomàs de Fluvià is an 11th Century monastic church in Torroella de Fluvià, named after the river Fluvià.
7 miSE
Tower
LORAN-C transmitter Estartit, Montgrí
180 min walk • Coast Guard LORAN-C Station Estartit was the Zulu secondary station of the Mediterrean Sea LORAN-C Chain. It used a transmission power of 165 kW. Estartit LORAN-C transmitter, was situated near Estartit at. Estartit LORAN-C transmitter used as antenna a 190.5 metre tall mast radiator. The transmitters were demolished in 2005.
5.6 miS
Nature, Mountain
Montplà, Montgrí
143 min walk • Montplà is a 310-metre-high mountain located in the Montgrí Massif, within the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí, in the Baix Empordà region. It is the highest mountain in the Montgrí Massif, but the Montgrí Castle is higher.
2.3 miSW
Locality
Albons
59 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Albons is the Church of Sant Cugat, a beautiful Romanesque church that dates back to the 12th century. The church's impressive architecture and historical significance make it a must-see attraction for visitors interested in the...
2.9 miNW
Locality
L'Armentera
73 min walk • One of the main attractions in L'Armentera is the Sant Genís church, a beautiful Romanesque building dating back to the 12th century. Its simple yet elegant architecture and peaceful ambiance make it a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.
5.8 miSW
Locality
Verges
148 min walk • Verges is a Spanish municipality in the Province of Girona, Catalonia.
4.3 miW
Locality
Ventalló
110 min walk • Ventalló is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.