Until de Middle Age, the town was the capital of the county of Emp\u00faries. The
\nremains of this glorious past are reflected in the monuments, especially in the
\ngothic basilica of Santa Maria, more known as \u201cLa Catedral de l\u2019Empord\u00e0\u201d.
\nVisiting Castell\u00f3 d\u2019Emp\u00faries you will go back in time.
\nThe county town preserve a lot of remains from its time as medieval capital:
\nsides streets, ramparts, the Jewish Quarter or the magnificent Basilica of Santa
\nMaria, whose interior contains great treasures as the altarpiece of alabaster of
\nthe Verge de la Candelera (s. XV), as well the baptismal font (s.XIV) and the
\norgan of the s. XIX.
\nDuring the Festival Medieval Terra de Trobadors (every second weekend of
\nSeptember) and the Ruta de l\u2019ART (every second weekend of October),
\nheritage and social activity of its residents seize the moment to old times.
\nThe museum of Hist\u00f2ria Medieval de la C\u00faria-Pres\u00f3 (s. XIV) and l\u2019Ecomuseu-
\nFarinera are two great places to visit for better knowing the history and legacy
\nof this charming town of the Mediterranean.
\nMedieval capital of l\u2019Empord\u00e0.
\nCastell\u00f3 d\u2019Emp\u00faries has an important medieval past and for that reason, every
\nyear is celebrated the Festival Medieval Terra de Trobadors. This Festival
\nrevives the times of splendour of the county in the age of the troubadours.
\nMedieval diner, medieval horses\u2019 tournaments, combats, thematic recreations,
\ntalks, exhibitions, music and dance, divers show\u2026 all to bring the visitors to the
\nMiddle Ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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