Vilanant

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Vilanant is a town in the Alt Empordà comarca, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of 328 people. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~390 ppl (2019)Area: 6.53 mi²Coordinates: 42°15'16"N, 2°53'23"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Dalí Theatre and Museum, Rainy Taxi, Museu de l'Empordà, Castell de Sant Ferran.

3.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Dalí Theatre and Museum, Figueres
94 min walk • The Dalí Theatre and Museum, located in the heart of Figueres, Spain, stands as a majestic homage to the surrealist genius Salvador Dalí. This extraordinary museum, designed by Dalí himself, is housed in the town's former theatre, which was destroyed during the...
3.7 miE
Monuments and statues
Rainy Taxi, Figueres
95 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Figueres, Spain, the Rainy Taxi is an evocative piece of surrealist art that captivates the imagination of visitors from around the globe. Created by the master of surrealism, Salvador Dalí, this peculiar installation is not just any taxi.
3.8 miE
Museum
Museu de l'Empordà, Figueres
97 min walk • The Museum of the Empordà is an art museum in Figueres, Catalonia. Its history dates back to 1885, when the first collections arrived from the Prado Museum, bringing together a collection of artworks from the Catalan art scene and the Empordà in particular.
3.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Castell de Sant Ferran, Figueres
82 min walk • The Sant Ferran Castle is situated on a hill in Figueres, Catalonia at the end of Pujada del Castell. It is a large military fortress built in the eighteenth century under the orders of several military engineers, including Pedro Martín Cermeño and Juan Martín Cermeño.
4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà, Figueres
103 min walk • The Technical Museum of the Empordà is a technology museum in Figueres, Spain. It opened on 27 June 2004, and is especially known for its superb collection of early and rare typewriters.
3.7 miE
42°16'0"N • 2°57'38"E
Museu del Joguet, Figueres
95 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3.8 miE
Square
Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, Figueres
97 min walk • The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation is a private cultural institution founded by the painter Salvador Dalí with the mission of promoting his artistic, cultural and intellectual oeuvre.
4.9 miN
Monastery
El Roure
126 min walk • The monastery of Santa María del Roure, referred to as El Roure by locals, is a ruined monastery to the northwest of Pont de Molins at the top of the Sierra de los Tramonts. Mostly Gothic-era portions of the building are preserved.
2.7 miE
Area
Vilafant, Figueres
69 min walk • Vilafant is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
3.1 miE
Bridge
Vilafant Bridge, Figueres
79 min walk • The High Speed Railway line connecting Barcelona and the French border crosses the Municipality of Vilafant 19 ft below the ground level. To cross the sunken railroad, two pedestrian bridges were constructed. The structure, with one span of 150 ft, is monolithically connected with the abutments.
2.4 miNW
Locality
Cistella
61 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Cistella is the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. From the village, visitors can take a leisurely hike or bike ride through the rolling hills and vineyards, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.