Foixà is a beautiful medieval village around two cores. One of them is situated next to this XIIIth castle, which is now private but where free scheduled tours are organized regularly, allowing a walk through the gardens and enjoy the views of the Ampurdán plain.
Foixà Castle Photos
Foixà Schloss
Castillo de Foixà
Près du Château de Foixà
Castell de Foixà
Other interesting places near here
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2.7 miles away“I’ll give you a medieval castle decorated by me”. And Dalí fulfilled his promise to Gala in 1970. However, she imposed three conditions: gold taps, elephants in the garden and written invitations each time Dalí wished to visit. She got everything she wanted. Noteworthy features include the Wagner busts in the garden, Gala’s collection of haute couture dresses, objects and furniture. Gala is buried here.
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4.7 miles away
The Procession of the Dance of Death of Verges is one of the few of its kind that has survived in Europe without interruption from its medieval origins. On the night of Holy Thursday this dance in procession recalls the hour of death with skeletons in a choreography accompanied by other people in black robes and torches that enlighten their dances and create a special atmosphere in the middle of the night. Previously, in the main square of the village, a theatrically staged representation of the Passion of Christ, including the Last Supper.
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7.2 miles away
The Ullastret Iberian village, occupied by the indiketas Iberians tribe, located inside the Ampurdan, is the largest in Catalonia and was developed as a real city. Its origins date back to s. VI BC, long before the arrival of the Romans, and since its inception it was expanded and developed gradually, until it was abandoned at the beginning of s. II B.C. This site is part of the Route of the Iberians that can be fo......
