Museu de la Garrotxa, Olot

Name: Museu de la Garrotxa
Address: Carrer de l'Hospici 8, Olot, 17800, Spain
Telephone: +34 972 27 11 66

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The Museu de la Garrotxa is a museum in Olot, Catalonia, Spain. It is associated with the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona; the other institutions in this association are the Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer and the Cau Ferrat. The museum is housed in an 18th-century neoclassical building designed by architect Ventura Rodríguez. ()

Local name: Museo de la Garrocha Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 42°10'52"N, 2°29'21"E

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Carrer de l'Hospici 8Olot 17800 Spain

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+34 972 27 11 66

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Museu de la Garrotxa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Margarida Volcano, Croscat, Museu Dels Sants, Puigsacalm.

3.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Volcano
Santa Margarida Volcano, Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
97 min walk • Nestled within the lush landscape of the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park in Spain lies the Santa Margarida Volcano, a dormant volcano that offers a unique natural spectacle for those keen on exploring the geological wonders of the region.
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Croscat, Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park in Spain lies the impressive Croscat, a volcano that boasts a rich geological history and offers a unique experience for nature enthusiasts. Croscat, standing as the youngest and one of the most...
~440 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Museu Dels Sants, Olot
3 min walk • The Olot Saints Museum opened in 2007 in Olot, and is devoted to housing items related to the craft of creating religious imagery.
6.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puigsacalm
165 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Catalonia, Puigsacalm stands as a majestic mountain that beckons hikers and nature enthusiasts from around the world. Rising to an elevation of 1,513 meters, it is a prominent peak within the Garrotxa region, offering breathtaking...
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Volcà del Montsacopa, Olot
19 min walk • Volcà del Montsacopa is an extinct volcano in the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, situated in Olot, Catalunya, Spain. The volcano has been extinct for about 100,000 years. On top of the crater is the hermitage of Sant Francesc, built in the 17th century.
2.8 miNE
Art gallery, Art museum, History museum
Monestir de Sant Joan les Fonts, Sant Joan les Fonts
73 min walk • Sant Joan les Fonts is a Benedictine monastery in Sant Joan les Fonts, Garrotxa comarca, Catalonia, Spain. In 1079, the church was owned by the viscounts of Besalu. They gave it to the abbey to abbey of St. Victor of Marseille, who founded a Benedictine priory.
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puigsacalm Xic
168 min walk • Puigsacalm Xic is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,490 metres above sea level.
4.8 miSE
42°8'42"N • 2°34'12"E
Ajuntament de Santa Pau, Santa Pau
124 min walk • City hall
6.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puigsallança, Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
168 min walk • Puigsallança is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,026 metres above sea level.
5.1 miSW
42°6'59"N • 2°26'30"E
Sant Quintí
130 min walk • Church
4.9 miSE
42°8'41"N • 2°34'18"E
Castell de Santa Pau, Santa Pau
126 min walk • Forts and castles