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 of production of delicious wines and brandy.
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How to get here
Reus Airport is only 3 km from the city center, 7 km from Tarragona, and 5-15 km from the most important tourist sites of the Costa Dorada 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 already cost about € 180-200, which does not seem to be particularly justified.
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Climate
The average daily temperature in Reus in summer is +25 ° C on average, and rarely falls below 15 ° C in winter. 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 membership of a particular hotel. The fee is charged only for renting umbrellas and sun beds (an average of € 4-6).
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Reus
In Reus, the buildings of the best Spanish architects of the 19th and 20th centuries are represented: they can be enjoyed while walking along the streets of Paseo de Brianso, Paseo de la Misericordia, Calle de Gaudi), Jesus-Lovera (Jesus Liovera) and some others.
The city center is Plaza Prim. 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 location of their Tomb de Ravals.
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 Temple of Mercy in the Renaissance style 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 José Franquette, 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 museum dedicated to him.
- Go on the pedestrian Route of Art Nouveau.
The center of Gaudi is on the square of Mercadal. 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 architectural monuments, Reus is famous for his fountains .The most famous of them is the fountain of Neptune in Plaza del Vic (1789 g .), a fountain of Hercules in the same area (1857 g .), a fountain on the Plaza de la Sang (1779 g .), as well as the modern fountains of Niño de las Okas (in the Plaza de las Okas), Triptolem (Plaza Juan Rebula) and the fountain in Plaza del Canal .The hiking trails also lead to fountains in the sculptures of Pastoreth (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, next to the La Caiks building) .
Developments
The biggest holiday in Reus is Sant Pere (Holy Father) on June 29, declared an interesting event from the point of view of tourism. 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 blocks of the city celebrate their own holidays. Photo by Reus (5)