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Legend of Count Arnau Interpretation Centre, Abbot's Palace.

The Abbot's Palace in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, built in the 14th century, is today home to the Legend of Count Arnau Interpretation Centre.

Here, visitors will learn the tale of a legendary figure in Catalan history, Count Arnau. The idea behind the Legend of Count Arnau Interpretation Centre is to provide the keys to understanding the origin and evolution of the figure of Count Arnau, as seen through folklore, history, music and literature. Through the use of audiovisual and interactive displays, recreations, back-lit panels..., visitors are introduced to the song and the legend of Count Arnau, and will learn how he came to acquire this mythical status.

“Count Arnau rides on”
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Timetable for non-guided visit:
Monday to Saturday
From 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm
Sundays
From 10 am to 2 pm

From 15 June to 15 September:
Monday to Saturday
From 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm

For further information:
Pl. de l’Abadia, 9
17860 Sant Joan de les Abadesses
Tel. (00 34) 972 72 05 99

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Sant Joan de les Abadesses Monastery

Guided tour of the Monastery and Museum, where you will learn about the origins of Sant Joan Monastery —founded in the 9th century by Count Wilfred the Hairy—, its history, its architecture and the three important sculptural pieces: the Santíssim Misteri, and the altarpieces depicting Santa Maria la Blanca and Sant Agustí. At the Monastery museum you will be able to see various period pieces from the 11th century to present day.
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Days and timetables:
Group tours available throughout the year upon prior reservation.
Timetable for non-guided visit:
March to October: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 14pm and from 16pm to 18pm (May to September until 19pm) July: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 19pm
November to February: Monday to Friday from 10am to 14pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10am to 14pm and from 16pm to 18pm
Meeting point: Abbot's Palace - Tourist Office.

For further information:
Sant Joan de les Abadesses Tourist Office, Tel. (00 34) 972 72 05 99 www.santjoandelesabadesses.cat turisme@santjoandelesabadesses.com



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El Molí Petit, the Abbesses' mill

Guided tour of El Molí Petit, the "Little Mill", a flour mill connected to the origins of Sant Joan monastery and today converted into an eco-museum and interpretation centre for watermills. An audio-visual display and permanent exhibition in the former mill workshop reveal the parts of the mill, the way they work and the trade of the miller. Visitors will also be shown the area outside the mill to get a better idea as to how the force of the water was exploited to mill the flour.
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Days and timetables:
Every Saturday from 12 pm to 1 pm
Group tours available throughout the year upon prior reservation.
Meeting point: El Molí Petit.

For further information:
CEA Alt Ter on Tel. (00 34) 972 72 13 17 or mobile (00 34) 686 11 33 44
www.alt-ter.org / info@alt-ter.org



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Historic town of Sant Joan, "Discovering Sant Joan from the age of the counts to the present day"

Tour of the historic town of Sant Joan, "Discovering Sant Joan from the age of the counts to the present day", through which visitors will be introduced to over 1100 years of history in a pleasant, enjoyable format. Beginning with its founding in 9th century, visitors will get a glimpse of the age of medieval splendour through the narrow streets of the Old Town. You will be taken along the route over the bridges crossing the River Ter while being told of their importance in the birth of industrial activity. Finally you will visit Plaça Clavé and its statue of Count Arnau.
Information

Days and timetables:
Guided tours upon prior reservation.
Meeting point: Abbot's Palace - Tourist Office.

For further information:
Sant Joan de les Abadesses Tourist Office on Tel. (00 34) 972 72 05 99 www.santjoandelesabadesses.cat turisme@santjoandelesabadesses.com



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