Monuments and cellars in Terra Alta

 The tour visits places of historic interest and three villages in the region: battery, Pinell de Brai and the capital, Gandesa. They are especially remarkable historic centers of these three populations, especially the walled town of batteries, and modernist cellars Gandesa and Pinell de Brai, both designed by Cesar Martinell. The route starts batting. To get there from Waldo, take the N-420 O and breaks toward the right (NOT) the C-221 (12 km). The village, located beside the river Algars, has a beautiful old town with small streets porxats medieval arches. Stand above the main street and adjacent, such as the Middle or the Knight. At the highest point of the village is the church of San Miguel, baroque facade. Resumed taking the route to the south (SE) the C-221 to exit to the N-420 (km 8), which continues to the left (E) to Waldo (km 14). Once a regional capital, to do a walk through its streets porxats also the old town and visit the Church of the Assumption Archpriest. Another outstanding building in town is the Agricultural Cooperative, built in 1909 and Art Nouveau style, designed by Cesar Martinell. Leave Gandesa the C-43 heading towards Tortosa and grave to the left (NE) C-230a to Pinell de Brai (km 23), which leads one passed away. The village is situated on a hilltop and has a beautiful old town. Must see to it the church of San Lorenzo and the magnificent Art Nouveau building of the Agricultural Cooperative, known as the Cathedral of Wine (also was designed by Cesar Martinell). You can see also the oil mill. End of itinerary. Landmarks Winery of the Agricultural Cooperative Church of San Lorenzo Oil mill Old Pinell de Brai Counties: Terra Alta Distance: 24.0 km Signage: Yes Duration: 4 h Topics: Types Culture: Cultural Heritage     Criteria of usage of these routes   See restaurants here See hotels here Source: Government of Catalonia. Directorate General of Tourism / Data Update: 01/03/2011

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