The Spanish city of Reus (Reus) is the capital of the district (komarki) of Bash-Kamp in Catalonia. This charming town attracts tourists not only with an abundance of shops, but also with a rich cultural heritage: it is enough to say that this is one of the main centers of Catalan modernism architecture, the birthplace of the architect Gaudi, the artist Fortuni and General Prima. Reus is also known as the place for the production of delicious wines and brandies
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How to get here
Reus Airport is just 3 km away from the city center, 7 km from Tarragona, and at a distance of 5-15 km from the most important tourist sites of the Costa Daurada resort in Catalonia. Getting there is easier with a transfer to local airlines in Barcelona or at any other major airport in the country.
From the resorts of the Costa Dorada, you can get to Reus by bus in just 15-30 minutes. The journey by taxi will cost about € 180-200, which does not seem to be particularly worthwhile.
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Climate
The average daily temperature in Reus in summer is + 25 ° C, in winter it seldom falls below 15 ° C. The water temperature is 21-23 ° C almost all year round
Beaches Reus
As in other resorts, in Reus all beaches are municipal and are not limited to visits by belonging to this or that hotel. The fee is only charged for renting umbrellas and sun beds (an average of € 4-6)
Reus's entertainment, excursions and attractions
Reus houses the works of the best Spanish architects of the 19th and 20th centuries: they can enjoy walking along the streets of the Paseo de Brianso, Paseo de la Misericordia, Gaudí Calle de Gaudi, Jesus Liovera and some others.
@ The city center is the Plaza Prim Square. The City Hall is located in the Plaza de Mercadal (formerly Plaza de España) in the city center. The old center is located between Ravales de Robouster, de Sant Pere, de Jesus, de Marti Folgera, del Palol and de Santa Anna. In the same part of the city, two pedestrian streets connecting the Plaza-Prim and Plaza-Mercadal areas form a shopping center, which is emphasized by the Tomb de Ravals located at the site of their merger.
The Monastery of St. Peter is one of the parishes of Reus, headed by the Prior and a small group of presbyters. Its construction was carried out in the 17th century under the guidance of the architect Benet Ocher Lyon.
The Navas mansion is located on the Plaza Mercadal (Plaça del Mercadal). His project was developed by Louis Domenech and Montaner - today this structure is considered one of the best examples of modernism in Europe. Thanks to the care of the owners of the mansion, the interiors managed to be preserved almost intact. Tiles, mosaics and stained glass - here you can find the best examples of Catalan art. Of great interest is the furniture developed by Gaspar Omar.
The Renaissance Temple of Mercy is located on the outskirts of the city. Built in honor of the Virgin Mary in the late 17th century, it was laid in the very spot where the Virgin Mary appeared to Pastor Isabel Besor. Its walls are painted by Jose Franket, Joaquim Hunkos and Juan Hunkos, the restoration of the chapel was conducted by the young Antoni Gaudi and was exceptionally bold for its era.
- Get to know the life and work of Gaudi in the dedicated to him museum
- Walk along the pedestrian Route of Art Nouveau.
Gaudi Center is located on the Mercadal Square. This is a new interactive center dedicated to the work of the outstanding native of the city Antoni Gaudi: life and work in Reus, the peculiarities of his work and the role of Gaudi in the world history of architecture.
In addition to the architectural monuments, Reus is famous for his fountains . The most famous of them is the fountain of Neptune in Plaza del Vic (1789 g .), the fountain of Hercules on of the same name (1857 g .), a fountain in the Plaza de la Sang (1779 g .), as well as the modern fountains of Ninho de las Okas (in the Plaza de las Okas), Triptol (Plaza Juan Rebula) and the fountain in Plaza del Canal . @ Tourist trails also lead to fountains in the sculptures of the Pastoret (on the same square) and Maria Fortuni (in the Plaza de la Libertad) . Other sculptures without fountains - Prim (General Prym Square) and Condesito (Maria Fortuni Square, Kayks) .
Events
The biggest holiday in Reus - Sant Pere (Holy Father) 29 and nya declared interest in terms of tourism activity. September 25 is the celebration of the Mare de Deux de la Miserikordia (Mare de Déu de la Misericòrdia). One of the biggest festivities is the Tronada pyrotechnics festival. Other major festivals are the Carnival and the Festival of l'Anada and l'Antigua (Festa de l'Anada a l'Antiga) next to Salou. Also, many neighborhoods of the city celebrate their own holidays. Photo by Reus (5)