Sitges, like any old town in Spain, is rich in historical monuments and unique places. Of particular pride is the Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla. On this place at different times stood churches of Romanesque, Gothic styles, and Baroque churches emerged in 1672. These sights of Sitges contain many altarpieces of different eras, an ancient organ, crypts.
When tourists look for Sitges attractions with names on maps, they always pay attention to the Museum Maricel. It is an entire museum complex of art from different eras, where you can find altarpieces, frescoes, sculptures, and paintings.
The collection dedicated to shipbuilding, fishing and the sea in general is presented separately. It was built on the site of a former hospital, so it contains Gothic and Art Nouveau elements. Today it often hosts various receptions, seminars, cocktail parties, concerts and even weddings.
Any map of Sitges with Sitges attractions will emphasize the Cau Ferrat Museum. The museum was once home to modernist painter Santiago Rusiñol, who amassed a huge collection of fellow artists. In the museum you can find works not only by Rusignol, but also by El Greco and Pablo Picasso.
Another point on the map of the city, without which the description of the attractions of Sitges will be incomplete, - The House of Llopis. It is located in an old mansion XVIII-XIX century. The house is famous for the fact that exactly conveys the life of wealthy citizens of the country in those years. The centerpiece of the museum is a collection of antique dolls from different countries and eras.
The best photos of Sitges sights tourists bring from the historic center of the city. The ancient narrow streets, arches and passages make almost any photo a masterpiece. The modern buildings are in the same general style, so the mass of stores, restaurants and bars look organic among the historic buildings.
The Sitges sightseeing map contains more than just historic structures, however. One of the city's main streets, Bulvar de la Ribera, is also a notable spot on the map. From here you can enjoy amazing views of the city and the sea. Along the boulevard are sculptures, next to which sit street artists who paint portraits of passers-by for a modest fee.
If you can't find a map showing Sitges' sights in Russian, just go to Maritim Boulevard. It overlooks the churches of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla. These three kilometers of pedestrian space were beautified back in 1840.
