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Top 10 Things to do in Terrassa, Spain
Terrassa (Catalan pronunciation: [təˈrasə], Spanish: Tarrasa) is a city in the east central region of Catalonia, in the province of Barcelona, comarca of Vallès Occidental, of which it is the cocapital along with Sabadell.
Restaurants in Terrassa
1. Museu de la Ciencia i de la Tecnica de Catalunya
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Through former industrial textile manufacturing spaces and the spectacular architecture of this Modernist building the museum shows the evolution of scientific and technological advances in Catalonia, paying special attention to their industrial application and their effect on society.
Reviewed By PoisonedIvy - Barcelona, Spain
We visited the museum on a Sunday afternoon (first Sunday of the month is free) and were surprised at how big it was. There was a special exhibition on nanotechnology and another one on computers and all information was available in English.
What we really enjoyed was entering the big chimeney, and seeing all the old machinery used back in the days when Terrassa had a huge textile industry.
2. Masia Freixa
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
The Masia Freixa is a building inspired by Gaudi and built by architect Lluis Muncunill i Parellada between 1905 and 1910. It is built on the structure of an old textile mill owned by industrialist Josep Freixa, who later converted it into his family residence. Of interest are the rounded cross-sections and the use of the parabolic arch, which make the building one of the treasures of the city’s Modernist Heritage. The City Council bought the farm in 1959 and its Gardens became the city’s first public park. Located right in the middle of the Parc Sant Jordi, at present it is home to city council offices and the Tourist Office.
3. Parc de Vallparadis
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4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By Francesco L - San Jose, Costa Rica
Its not a simple public park, it is an urban park integrated with the historic centre of Terrassa.there are a couple of nice paths, not a lot of green where lay on, but long enough for a walk
4. Esglesies de Sant Pere
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
The home of the former Bishopric of Egara, in the Churches of Sant Pere in Terrassa, is an exceptional architectural ensemble in Europe. Founded in the middle of the 5th century, La Seu d'Egara makes it possible to travel back in time to the end of the Roman Empire and the first centuries of Christianity. The precincts preserve some exceptional architectural and artistic items: Iberian and Roman remains, a funerary church (Sant Miquel), Egara Cathedral, etc. The Churches of Sant Pere and Santa Maria are also one of the finest Catalan Romanesque ensembles and host an excellent collection of 15th century Gothic altarpieces. Located in the Parc de Vallparadis, they offer visitors a culture and tourism centre equipped with videos which accompany the tour of fifteen centuries of history through the most distant roots of Christianity and European art and culture.
Reviewed By Elaine L - Mankato, Minnesota
This cluster of romanic and pre-romanic church buildings (one of which is still a parish church and one serves as an intimate concert venue, particularly impressive for period music) is well worth a visit and guided tour. The architects who assisted with this project did an extraordinary job.
5. Casa Alegre De Sagrera
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
It was built at the beginning of the 19th century as a workshop and home for animportant manufacturer from Terrassa. Original mural paintings have been preserved from this period. Major refurbishment in 1911 converted the building into a model for middle-class housing in Terrassa in an eclectic style within the Modernist movement. Of particular importance are paintings by Alexandre de Riquer which are presently on display in the dining room. In the different rooms of this building, visitors appreciate collections of great interest such as the Salvans collection of Far Eastern art, paintings by Martinez Lozano, drawings by Mateu Avellaneda and the legacies of the writers Agusti Bartra and Ferran Canyameres
Reviewed By Elaine L - Mankato, Minnesota
Terrassa was an ugly factory town when I first visited in the late 70s. It's astounding to visit now, with its shady pedestrian streets in the city centre and its "chain of museums", several of which –including the romanic and pre-romanic churches of Sant Pere, a 12th-century tower, 14th-century cloister, and this elegant Modernist house with its large garden space used for public concerts– can be visited on the same 3-euro ticket (free sometimes; the best info is at http://www.terrassa.cat/museu (Catalan & Spanish only). The tourism website in English (http://visitaterrassa.cat/en/) seems to be in a moment of crisis ... it's really hard to find specific information now!). The house includes a rather eclectic art collection, but the main attraction for me is the interior structure and furnishings ... and the whole combination of these museums giving an overview of this very old city (and its neighbor, Sant Pere, once a separate village across an utterly charming bridge over what is now a lovely and active public park). Barcelona too crowded? Terrassa is less than an hour away by train (FFCC is recommended over RENFE because the station is in the city center). Note: no elevator that I recall; there is a grand staircase, though.
6. Granja d'Aventura Park
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4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Karen E
Today was the second time I've been to this wonderful, friendly farm. The staff are so very sweet and helpful. The animals are wonderful for very small children. I went with my Freya when she was just a toddler, and this time she is almost 3 and had just as much fun as last time. It is difficult to get to by public transport. We took the train to the Rambla and then called for a taxi. Sundays it can be hard to get a taxi there but the phone number can be spotted on parked, empty taxis on the road so you can give them a buzz. But if you have a car it's easy peasy. Watched the exotic animal show and got to see a tarantula and snake, Freya was very excited. She also loved hugging the sheep as if they were massive fluffy pillows. Great picnic areas too. I highly recommend this day out to all.
7. Cartoixa Castle
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4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By PoisonedIvy - Barcelona, Spain
Nothing extraordinary, but if you live in Terrassa it's a must see. The castle is very small, but entrance is free if you can proof that you live here. There are some permanent Exhibitions about the city, from Medievel times to the era of the Industrialization. There's a really nice maquette of the city.
8. Tower of the Palace
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4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Nach01900 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Es lo único que queda del antiguo Castillo-Palacio de Terrassa. Tiene 26 metros de altura y un diámetro de 7.5 en la base.
En 1991 se derribaron casas de la parte trasera de la torre para que quede más a la vista, y a la vez se decidió crear la plaza para poder acceder a ella.
9. Centre de Documentacio i Museu Textil
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By SEP_bcn - Sabadell, Spain
Situado junto al Castell Cartoixa de Vallparadís y en la actualidad se ha especializado en la conservación,, la promoción y el estudio de la cultura textil, teniendo como principal objetivo la divulgación del patrimonio textil. Si no estoy equivocado los domingos la entrada es gratuita.
10. Teatre Principal
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4 based on 7 reviews
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