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The old Palau dels Vescomtes de Cabrera was only a building with a parish church. But when a parish was built in Blanes, both of them were divided in 1319.
It is the distinctive symbol in the city of Blanes. The building was built in the 13th century, although other fortifications from a time before were known.
This is a magnificient fountain in the gothic style of civil architecture that has been considered as a unique example of the Catalan heritage and a symbol of the city.
The rich religious heritage of the city allows to create routes through small hermitages located both in urban and in natural landscapes of an extraordinary beauty.
Casa Tordera, a modernist house built in 1908, reminds us of the time when the Indians emigrated to America in the 19th century to make their fortune, coming back home being rich.
This monument, inaugurated in 1958, was built to commemorate Joaquim Ruyra (1858-1939). The writer and poet found inspiration to create his literary works in his village house of Blanes.
The Casa de la Vila of Blanes is a historic building that has been included in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonian.
This house was built between 1926 and 1931 by a disciple of Antoni Gaudí
With more than a century of tradition with fireworks, one of the most amazing and essential events in Blanes is this festival of lights, colours and smoke that every year attracts thousands of visitors to our beaches in July.
The Carnival is an extraordinary opportunity to have fun with family and friends. Many activities are designed to enjoy a different Carnival. They are located in different places of the city to facilitate the participation of people in one of the funniest celebrations of the year.
Blanes comes alive with intensity during this celebration held in spring. Come and see how the streets of the historic centre are decorated with flower tapestries. Those are created with original motives as its botanical gardens, its shield, its landscapes.
Although this is the Festa Menor, does not mean that there is not an interesting schedule for everybody.
At the end of July, people in Blanes is ready to celebrate the Festa Major in honor of Santa Anna, the patron saint of the city.
Holy Week traditions are still important in Blanes. One of the most famous processions is the Àngel. It takes place on Easter Sunday and it consists of two groups of people that come out of the church of Santa Maria in silence to meet at the Plaça dels Dies Feiners where the Cant de L’àngel is sung.
Christmas time is celebrated with intensity. It is recommended to visit the city because during these special days the city is transformed thanks to the lights, the street decoration, the fair, the manger…
The Three Kings should get to the city by sea, isn’t? For this reason, they come into Blanes from the Mediterranean. Each year, the parade begins with the arrival of a magic boat at the port. Many children that choose Blanes to live this special moment look forward on the ground.
