The footprints of history / Literary tourism
Osona is the birthplace or residence of a great number of artists. Two great poets, Jacint Verdaguer and Miquel Martí i Pol, stand out amongst them. Their life and works have left a great legacy in the county.
Visit “Verdaguer in the Countryhouse of Voltregà”
Jacint Verdaguer i Santaló was born in Folgueroles on May 17, 1845 and died in Vallvidrera (Barcelona) on June 10, 1902. This Romantic writer and key figure of the Catalan Renaixença laid down the foundations of Catalan literature.
Miquel Martí i Pol (Roda de Ter, March 19, 1929 - November 11, 2003) is one of the most popular and widely-read contemporary poets. The route around Roda de Ter presents the poet's work through his vital landscape, linking literature to life by means of geographical and human landscapes. It consists of 18 duly signposted reading points.
Given the importance of these literary figures Written Landscapes of the Plaine of Vic has been created: Verdaguer and Martí Pol, a project that links land and poetry; a walk trough life and work of these two great poets: www.
Visit “Verdaguer in the Countryhouse of Voltregà”
Jacint Verdaguer i Santaló was born in Folgueroles on May 17, 1845 and died in Vallvidrera (Barcelona) on June 10, 1902. This Romantic writer and key figure of the Catalan Renaixença laid down the foundations of Catalan literature.
Miquel Martí i Pol (Roda de Ter, March 19, 1929 - November 11, 2003) is one of the most popular and widely-read contemporary poets. The route around Roda de Ter presents the poet's work through his vital landscape, linking literature to life by means of geographical and human landscapes. It consists of 18 duly signposted reading points.
Given the importance of these literary figures Written Landscapes of the Plaine of Vic has been created: Verdaguer and Martí Pol, a project that links land and poetry; a walk trough life and work of these two great poets: www.
Literary route of Miquel Martí Pol in Roda de Ter
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The route presents the work of the poet through its bright landscape. It ties literature together with life through geographical and human landscapes: from the house where he was born, to the factory where he worked and other places of importance related to his experiences.
Duration: The route takes 2 hours approximately.
Accessible activity: The activity is mostly outdoors and the places are adapted for people with physical disabilities.
No. max. Group: 25 people.
Languages: Spanish and Catalan (notice in advance)
Approximate price: € 45 adult group; € 35 schoolchildren and pensioners, the basic route.
More information: Fundació Miquel Martí i Pol - Biblioteca Bac de Roda. C/ Bac de Roda, 1 - 08510 Roda de Ter - Tel. 93 854 00 77 - franquesapm@diba.cat - http://www.rodadeter.cat/biblioteca
The route presents the work of the poet through its bright landscape. It ties literature together with life through geographical and human landscapes: from the house where he was born, to the factory where he worked and other places of importance related to his experiences.Duration: The route takes 2 hours approximately.
Accessible activity: The activity is mostly outdoors and the places are adapted for people with physical disabilities.
No. max. Group: 25 people.
Languages: Spanish and Catalan (notice in advance)
Approximate price: € 45 adult group; € 35 schoolchildren and pensioners, the basic route.
More information: Fundació Miquel Martí i Pol - Biblioteca Bac de Roda. C/ Bac de Roda, 1 - 08510 Roda de Ter - Tel. 93 854 00 77 - franquesapm@diba.cat - http://www.rodadeter.cat/biblioteca
Visit “Verdaguer in Les Masies de Voltregà”
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Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer in Les Masies de Voltregà. Visit the Sanctuary of Gleva (an old sanctuary), where he lived for two years after being dismissed and expelled from the bishopric. Visit the Church of Sant Esteve of Vinyoles (early Romanesque church of the 12th century), where he was appointed a vicar for two years, and where you can still see the poet's laurel planted during his stay. Visit the Interpretation Center of Verdaguer, which houses the permanent exhibition "Disillusionment of a landscape. Poetry and nature through Verdaguer" and the romantic gardens of the Strong House of Despujol, located in the same town hall.
Duration: 3 hours (guided tour of the three places)
Accessibility: accessible to people with physical disabilities.
No. max / min in a group: 15/10 people.
Languages: Catalan, Spanish.
Approximate price: to specify
More information: Ajuntament de les Masies de Voltregà - Ctra. C-17z Pk. 70,400 Casa Forta del Despujol - 08509 Les Masies de Voltregà - Tel. 93 857 00 28 - masiesv@diba.cat - www.lesmasiesdevoltrega.cat
Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer in Les Masies de Voltregà. Visit the Sanctuary of Gleva (an old sanctuary), where he lived for two years after being dismissed and expelled from the bishopric. Visit the Church of Sant Esteve of Vinyoles (early Romanesque church of the 12th century), where he was appointed a vicar for two years, and where you can still see the poet's laurel planted during his stay. Visit the Interpretation Center of Verdaguer, which houses the permanent exhibition "Disillusionment of a landscape. Poetry and nature through Verdaguer" and the romantic gardens of the Strong House of Despujol, located in the same town hall.Duration: 3 hours (guided tour of the three places)
Accessibility: accessible to people with physical disabilities.
No. max / min in a group: 15/10 people.
Languages: Catalan, Spanish.
Approximate price: to specify
More information: Ajuntament de les Masies de Voltregà - Ctra. C-17z Pk. 70,400 Casa Forta del Despujol - 08509 Les Masies de Voltregà - Tel. 93 857 00 28 - masiesv@diba.cat - www.lesmasiesdevoltrega.cat
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