Discover Tortosa: Renaissance, history and views of the Ebro
Accommodation in Tortosa
Tortosa offers several distinct themes to help you plan your trip: Renaissance and city history, views of the Ebro, and visits focused on olives and chocolate. If you’re looking for a hotel in Tortosa, these themes can help you plan what to see and do during your stay.
Renaissance and city history
The Reials Col·legis form Catalonia’s most important Renaissance complex. Since 2008, the Església de Sant Domènec has housed the Centre d'Interpretació del Renaixement. Together, these places draw attention to the Renaissance: one through the complex itself, and the other through an interpretation centre dedicated to this period.
The Museu de Tortosa’s permanent exhibition traces the history of the city and its surrounding area from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It covers, among other things, the Iberian, Roman, Andalusian and medieval periods. Compared with its focus on the Renaissance, the exhibition spans a much longer stretch of history.
In the Jewish quarter, the street layout and some historic place names have remained almost unchanged to this day. This adds another dimension to the overview of different periods: the preserved layout of a neighbourhood.
Suda Hill and the Ebro
La Suda Castle stands at the highest point of the historic old town. From there, you can look out over the city, the Ebro and the surrounding landscape towards the Ebro Delta and the Ports Massif. The panorama brings together views of the city, the river and the landscape around it.
Archaeological excavations on Suda Hill have uncovered Iberian and Roman remains, before the fortress was transformed into an Andalusian alcazaba in the 10th century. The sequence here spans early remains and the later transformation of the fortress.
The Torre del CĂ©lio offers panoramic views over the Remolins neighbourhood. The viewpoints described here therefore differ in what they show: from La Suda Castle, you can see the city, the river and the surrounding landscape; from the Torre del CĂ©lio, the view is of Remolins.
The Puente Rojo adds a river crossing to the Ebro theme. The former railway bridge has been renovated as a pedestrian and cycle path, allowing you to cross the Ebro on foot or by bike. Here, the focus is on crossing the river rather than on the view.
Olive and chocolate visits
During guided visits to Casa de l’Olivera, visitors can learn about olive growing, the tools and techniques used over time, and the harvest and processing involved in producing olive oil. The visit covers both cultivation practices and the steps involved in making the oil.
During a factory visit to C.R.E.O., Xavi Benet introduces visitors to the world of chocolate. The visit includes a chocolate bar and two tastings. C.R.E.O. still makes its chocolate using the same machines that Mr Benet bought when the business first opened.
The two visits focus on different things: Casa de l’Olivera covers olive growing and oil production, while C.R.E.O. is about chocolate and tastings. Visits to Casa de l’Olivera must be booked in advance. Check the booking details for each visit before your trip.
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