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Perpignan is the capital of the administrative region of the Eastern Pyrenees in France, the former Catalan city and in the past it used to be even the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. Since those times immemorial, only the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, which is a little away from the city center, has survived to our time.

Among other attractions worth noting is the luxurious Cathedral in the old town; Fort Le Castillet, overlooking the unusual two-tiered embankment of the river La Bassa, planted with flowers, as well as the café Espi, located on the embankment, famous for its incredible pastries.

A detailed story about the history of Perpignan and its sights, including photographic cards, can be found following the link.

At the very beginning of the famous Rambla, in the Passatge de la Banca lane, there is the Barcelona Wax Museum (Museo de Cera), created in 1973.

Here you can meet almost all prominent political figures, artists, scholars, researchers and travelers. Fabulous heroes, inhabitants of the underwater world, as well as menacing bank robbers from the 1930s, not to mention famous maniacs and murderers.

If you want to keep your nerves in order – forget and do not come here!

Well, if the soul asks for thrills – a short story about the Wax Museum in Barcelona and photographs of some expositions can be viewed following the link.

If you are strolling around La Rambla in Barcelona in the area of the La Boqueria market, do not miss the chance and go to the Museum of Illusions located at 17, Pintor Fortuny. Surprisingly, this museum came to Spain from Russia – similar museums are located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and Yekaterinburg.

On the walls of the museum are drawn various scenes in which the only missing element is you! Take your best camera with you and go hunting for the funniest photos in your life!

You can see more info and examples of photos that you can take at the Museum of Illusions in Barcelona following the link.

Perelada is a small town in the vicinity of Figueras, famous for its beautiful castle of the XIII century. By the way, this castle houses one of only four casinos operating in Catalonia (other casinos are located in Barcelona, Tarragona and Lloret de Mar). The annual music festival is also held at the castle, with famous stars such as Montserrat Caballe, Paco de Lucía, Placido Domingo and many others taking part in it. Perelada is also very well known as a place of production of quality wine and cava (this is our Catalan champagne).

A short story about the history of the town, accompanied by photographs can be viewed following the link.

Located in Barcelona, the Science Museum CosmoCaixa is a real gift for planning a weekend with children in bad weather or a hot day. You are under the roof in an air-conditioned building and you have two to three hours until your children spend their energy by looking at different types of entertaining gadgets and technical devices.
In addition to various physical phenomena and thematic expositions there are many other wonderful things. Among others: a tropical forest with an aquarium, a planetarium, special game expositions for children Mediterranean garden, Archimedes garden with intricate mechanisms, such as an Archimedean screw for lifting water.

And do not forget to buy souvenirs related to science in a shop located at the exit of the museum!

Details and photos of the CosmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona.can be found at the link.

Ripoll is an old Catalan town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, which has its history since the foundation of the monastery of St. Mary in 880.
The historic center of the city is located at the confluence of two rivers – Ter (this is a river flowing through Girona) and Freser. In addition to the impressive monastery, the city was also famous for its blacksmithing skills, as well as the production of firearms from the late medieval period.
Special mention is the modern chapel of Capilla de Sant Miquel de la Roqueta.

A detailed story about the history of the Ripoll and photos can be viewed at the link.