Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Blanes, Spain
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3.3 km
225 m
Experience Blanes in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in BlanesSight 1: Nostra Senyora de l'Antiga
The chapel of the old or Santa Maria de la Riera is a chapel located in the square of Josep Mestres of the municipality of Blanes (Selva) included in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
Sight 2: Font Gòtica
The Gothic Fountain of Blanes is a fountain located on Carrer Ample in the municipality of Blanes (Selva). It is the best-preserved fountain of Catalan Gothic architecture. It is a work included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
Sight 3: Santa Maria de Blanes
The parish church of Santa Maria de Blanes is a Gothic building in the municipality of Blanes (Selva) that was built between 1350 and 1410. It is a work included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
Sight 4: Mare de Déu de l'Esperança
Capella de l'Esperança is a chapel located in Carrer de l'Esperança in the municipality of Blanes (Selva) included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
Sight 5: Turó de Sant Joan
The Turó de Sant Joan is a 168-metre mountain located in the municipality of Blanes, in the region of La Selva.
Sight 6: Sant Joan Baptista
The Hermitage of Sant Joan de Blanes is a church in the municipality of Blanes (Selva). It is located on top of the hill of the same name next to the castle of Sant Joan, of which it was the chapel but due to lack of space it had to be located outside the enclosure. Mass is said for Sant Joan. It is documented as early as the thirteenth century and in 1377 it is recorded that there was a priest in the castle who took care of it. During the seventeenth century it was a center of pilgrimage for the day of St. John the Baptist. In 1959 a restoration was carried out in which the roof was redone and the Blanes artist Maria Teresa Bedós painted the frescoes inside. In 1991 it was restored again with the rehabilitation of the castle. It is a work included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
Sight 7: Sant Francesc
Sant Francesc de Blanes is a hermitage in the municipality of Blanes (Selva) included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
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