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port and the coast, It had a garrison of up to two hundred men. The building remains an extraordinary example of coastal artillery fortress.

Cultural Heritage 01 | The Citadel (4th century BC – 19th century) Cultural Asset of National Interest The walk around the site of La Ciutadella is essential for anyone visiting Roses. Declared a historical and artistic centre in 1961, the citadel contains vestiges of various occupations. The military fortification, with its monumental Sea Gate, is a Renaissance-style enclosure built in 1543.

If you want to know the singular history of this castle, just ask for further information of the several guided tours and family activities suggested.

01 | The Citadel

03 | Megalithic Complex (3,000 – 2,700 BC) Cultural Asset of National Interest

The important archaeological site which lies within the fortification consists of:

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- the remains of the hellenistic district within the Greek settlement of Rhode, which enjoyed its period of greatest prosperity in the 4th and 3rd century BC - the Roman villa, dating back to 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. - the paleochristian necropolis. - several Visigothic buildings. - the Lombard Romanesque monastery of Santa Maria, dating back to the 11th century and the remains of the fortified medieval town. - the remains of several military buildings dating back to 16th century. - the Museum which provides an insight into the history and heritage of Roses, from prehistory to modern times. - the Exhibition Hall.

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We invite you to travel back in time. The remains of the earliest known inhabitants of Roses lie on the road to Montjoi, within the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus. It is an impressive megalithic complex consisting of several dolmens, menhirs, cists and inscultures. Creu d’en Cobertella is the largest dolmen, built with seven huge blocks placed vertically and a slab weighing over eighteen tones, and one of the largest prehistoric monuments in Catalonia.

01 | The Citadel

03 | Dolmen “Creu d’en Cobertella”

04 | Visigothic Fortress (6th-8th Century) Cultural Asset of National Interest The remains of the mid-seventh-century Visigothic Fortress is one of the most special, hidden and unknown sites in Roses. Although the fortress is located atop a strategic hill overlooking the old town of Rhodes-Roses, the bay and the access to the port, it remains hidden from the sea by Puig Rom. It was inhabited between the seventh and the eighth centuries AD and some archaeological homes, silos and streets still remain today. Ask for further information about our guided tours.

A guided tour of the Citadel is a history master class concentrated in a unique area where you can enjoy a complete itinerary, totally signposted. Family cultural activities and guided tours availables.

02 | Trinity Castle (16th century) Cultural Asset of National Interest

All the monuments can be visited along three easy itinerarys which are fully signposted. Discover all its secrets with our guided tours.

01 | Trinity Castle

04 | Visigothic Fortress

05 | Fishing port Would you like the see the impressive sights over one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World? Visit Trinity Castle which crowns the Poncella point above the lighthouse of Roses. The military construction, which dates from 1544, was erected under the reign of Emperor Charles I, as an essential complement to the Citadel. It has the shape of a five-pointed star, with pronounced angular corners for defence against enemy projectiles. It is built on a grand scale with two-metre thick walls. It had three terraces for batteries of cannons, howitzers and mortars, set at different heights, to defend the

Oficina de Turisme de Roses Av. de Rhode, 77-79 17480 Roses (Girona) Tel. 972 25 73 31 turisme@roses.cat www.visit.roses.cat

Join the guided tour of the Port of Roses, the first and most important fishing port in Catalonia in volume of fish caught. Get to know the seafaring life, the different fishing techniques, autochthonous species in the northern Mediterranean and discover the auction at the fish market. With the proposals of Pesca-Turisme ( Fishing-tourism) you'll experience at first hand a day's fishing with the fishermen of Roses.

02 | Trinity Castle

Ajuntament de Roses.Edició febrer 2017

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02 | Fishing-Tourism


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