Castellcir

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Castellcir is a village in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 34.2 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 718. The municipality includes an exclave to the west. Since May 2015 it has been part of the new comarca of Moianès; previously it was in Vallès Oriental. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~750 ppl (2019)Area: 13.2 mi²Coordinates: 41°45'41"N, 2°9'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Sant Miquel del Fai, Club Hípic El Montanyà, Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum – El Toll Caves, Roc de la Guàrdia.

3.7 miSE
Monastery, Nature and wildlife, Historical place
Sant Miquel del Fai
96 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking cliffs of the Besòs river valley, the Monastery of Sant Miquel del Fai stands as a serene testament to medieval architecture and natural beauty. This historic site, located in Catalonia, Spain, seamlessly blends into the surrounding...
6.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Club Hípic El Montanyà, Seva
162 min walk • The Club Hípic El Montanyà is a Spanish horse club. For the 1992 Summer Olympics in neighboring Barcelona, it hosted the equestrian dressage and the cross country part of the eventing competitions.
4.3 miNW
Archaeological museum, Museum
Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum – El Toll Caves, Moià
111 min walk • The central office of the Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum - El Toll Caves, in Moià, is located in the birthplace of Rafael Casanova, a building that the museum shares with the Rafael Casanova Birthplace-Museum, which depends on the History Museum of Catalonia.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roc de la Guàrdia
133 min walk • Roc de la Guàrdia is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 891 metres above sea level. It is the emblematic mountain of Els Hostalets de Balenyà town nearby.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puig Castellar
120 min walk • Puig Castellar is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,017 metres above sea level.
5.4 miS
Forts and castles
Castle of Gallifa
139 min walk • The Castle of Gallifa is an ancient castle on the plain that accommodates Gallifa, a small village of Catalonia, Spain. It is a small fortification that was the historical and jurisdictional center of the village in the Middle Ages.
1.7 miSW
Museum
Casa Museu Prat de la Riba
44 min walk • The Prat de la Riba House-Museum is a museum in the village of Castelltersol, in the Catalan region of Moyanes Spain.
1.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Castell de Castellcir
42 min walk • The castle of La Popa or castle of Castellcir, documented since 1014, is in the town of Castellcir and its main function was to defend the valley of the Castellcir-Tenes stream.
5.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Castell de Granera
134 min walk • Granera Castle is a castle in the Spanish municipality of Granera, in the province of Barcelona. Its construction dates back to the 11th century, with elements of rock castle probably earlier.
6 miNE
Locality
Balenyà
155 min walk • Visitors to Balenyà can explore the nearby Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that boasts diverse flora and fauna, as well as numerous hiking and biking trails. The park's proximity to the town makes it easy for tourists to immerse themselves in the...
4.7 miN
Locality
Collsuspina
119 min walk • Collsuspina is a municipality in the comarca of Moianès in Catalonia, Spain. Until May 2015 it was part of Osona.