Main attractions of Tossa de Mar

Places to visit if you are a first time visitor to Tossa de Mar.

Tossa de Mar has a small area where the city is located, where many interesting places are concentrated. The main attractions of Tossa de Mar are located in the medieval Vila Vella fortress city. The structure was erected back in the XII century. Although the fortress has been destroyed in some places today, tourists have plenty to satisfy their curiosity.

Tossa de Mar Castle in Costa Brava in Catalonia

The Tossa de Mar sightseeing description promises guests a visit to the town's museum, located in one of the fortress's remaining towers. The museum, which locals call the Museum of Marc Chagall, features works by the famous artist, mosaics from the Iberian period, and an exhibit on the primitive people who lived in the area during the Neolithic period.

By the way, it is better to buy a map, where the sights of Tossa de Mar are indicated. Then you'll easily find a monument to Ava Gardner, the American Hollywood actress who made the resort world famous.

Tossa de Mar. Costa Brava, Spain

Map of Tossa de Mar with Tossa de Mar attractions informs you that the Museo del Far de Tossa - Lighthouse Museum is located here within the fortress. It is known for detailing the history of lighthouses along the Mediterranean coast. The lighthouse itself was built on the site of a ruined tower of the fortress relatively recently, in 1917.

There are many viewing platforms near it and throughout the fortress, from where tourists take photos of the sights of Tossa de Mar.

To make sure you don't miss anything in the city, it's worth buying a map showing the sights of Tossa de Mar with their names. Then you'll be sure to find your way to another of the city's landmarks, the Governor's House. The building is famous for having been erected during the late Middle Ages. Although the building has often been reconstructed beyond recognition since then, it still impresses visitors.

Remains of a Romanesque church in Vila Vella Tossa de Mar,

The Tossa de Mar sightseeing map is sure to take you to the ruins of the Church of St. Vincent, built back in the 15th century. It was destroyed by an explosion in the 19th century. Parishioners have built houses nearby from the stones of the church, and tourists enjoy taking pictures of the ruins.


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