Discover the thousand faces of Dalí
Descobreix les mil cares de Dalí
Descobreix les mil cares de Dalí
One of the most iconic urban areas in Figueres. This tree-lined avenue that’s lively at all times of the day becomes a privileged setting for fairs, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
Since 1831, La Rambla de Figueres has covered the Galligans stream, which had previously been a workspace and waste disposal site near the medieval wall. Renovated in 1917-1918 to its current appearance, it was and remains a central meeting point, an agora, a symbol of the city, a place for strolling, and a hub for cafés and shops. Today, it hosts numerous fairs, cultural events, and gastronomic festivals throughout the year.
Around La Rambla, the city’s bourgeois families built grand homes in Neoclassical or Modernism styles. Among them, the Albert Terrades House (1767) stands out, later becoming the Hotel París and, since 1982, home to the Toy Museum of Catalonia. La Rambla also features the monument to the Figueres-born inventor of the submarine, Narcís Monturiol (1819-1885), and the sculpture “Portrait of Dalí,” which plays with the reflection of the surrealist artist’s face.
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At the house where Salvador Dalí was born a voyage of discovery awaits you, a visual and auditory journey through the different aspects of this universal and multifaceted figure. A unique space in which the thousand faces of Dalí unfold.
The Dalí Theatre-Museum is considered Salvador Dalí’s last great masterpiece, conceived and designed by the artist himself to offer visitors a true experience and immerse them in his captivating and unique world.
Due to its vast surface area (32 hectares) and its long perimeter (3,120 metres), it’s the largest modern fortress (from the 18th century) in Europe. Its sophisticated construction techniques applied to the military engineering of the era and the exceptional views of Figueres and the Empordà will amaze you.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Figueres comes alive with its bustling markets. A hub for both locals and tourists, the clothing market on Passeig Nou and the fruit and vegetable market in Plaça del Gra and Plaça Catalunya are perfect spots to explore and get a taste of the city.
Beside La Rambla, a large open-air shopping area extends through the most historic streets of the city. It’s the perfect place for a stroll, where you can discover Figueres’ oldest buildings and hidden corners.
One of the most iconic urban areas in Figueres. This tree-lined avenue that’s lively at all times of the day becomes a privileged setting for fairs, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
