Tortosa Cathedral, is without doubt, the most outstanding piece of architecture in the whole city. The present Gothic temple was started in 1347, and designed according to the fashions of the fourteenth century. It occupies the site of the old Romanesque cathedral, of which there are only a few walls and windows remain. The building has a basilical shape, with three naves and side chapels.
The central nave, the cloister and the chapel of Mare de Déu de la Cinta are well worth visiting. There are two altarpieces located in the apse which are also of interest. In the presbytery we find a Romanesque altarpiece of la Mare de Déu de l'Estrella, made in gold-leaf and polychrome wood. There is another in the central chapel of the ambulatory, this altarpiece of the Transfiguration from the second half of the fifteenth century, is said to be from the famous workshop of Jaume Huget.
The Gothic cloister has a trapezoidal floor and balconies with pointed arches. The naves contain an important example of headstones. The old entrance to the canons dining room is also here (at present it is an exhibition room), as well as one of the main entrances to the temple.
Mare de Déu la Cinta Chapel is situated at one end of the central nave, it was built between 1672 and 1725, and features an altarpiece with the image of Mare de Déu de la Cinta. The impressive paintings, murals and copper marble covering (extracted from the Mare de Déu de la Cinta quarry on the outskirts of the city), make this a clear example of Baroque architecture.
Most of the Cathedral's treasure was lost during the Spanish Civil War, however, there are still a number of codices, the mediaeval tapestry of the Holy Supper, an Arab chest in wood and ivory, and silver from the high altar.
Spherical outlook of Tortosa Cathedral. Source: TINET-Diputació de Tarragona
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| TORTOSA TOURIST OFFICE Tourist Office
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| The Route of the Templars The Domus Templi (Temple domains) brand handles the route of the Templars | |
| Els Ports Natural Park These mountain ranges are very rich in fauna and flora and are in fact, a refuge for many endangered animal and vegetable species
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| River beaches Along the course of the Ebre River there are small river beaches | |
| Access to and Recreational Area for La Via Verda (Green trail), Jesús-Tortosa Access to and Recreational Area for La Via Verda (Green trail), Jesús-Tortosa
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| Flora in Els Ports National Park Els Ports Massif is a veritable paradise for lovers of botany. | |
| Corder Tower, Jesús-Tortosa Corder Tower, Jesús
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| Episcopal Palace, Tortosa This building is a magnificent example of Catalan gothic art
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| La Immaculada building, Jesús-Tortosa Head office of l'EMD in Jesús
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| Les Carmelites Convent, Jesús-Tortosa Les Carmelites Convent, Jesús
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| Les Teresianes Convent, Jesús Head Office of the Santa Teresa de Jesús Congregation
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| Mare de la Consolació House, Jesús Mare de la Consolació House, Jesús
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| Modernist buildings in Terres de l'Ebre There are magnificent examples of Modernist architecture in Terres de l'Ebre | |
| Prior Tower, Jesús-Tortosa Prior Tower
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| Sant Bernabé Hermitage, Jesús-Tortosa Sant Bernabé Hermitage
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| Sant Francesc Church, Jesús-Tortosa Sant Francesc Church, Jesús
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| Tortosa Fish Market This building has a rectangular floor and larege ogive arches in the Catalan gothic style.
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| Tortosa. The old quarter The old quarter of Tortosa is very close to the Ebre.
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| Walled enclosures in Tortosa The walled enclosure which closed the city of Tortosa in the nineteenth century was one of the longest in Catalonia
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| Ebre Museum Museum / Interpretation Centre | |
| Interpretation Centre for the Renaissance Festival, Tortosa The Interpretation Centre for the Renaissance Festival manages and publicizes the heritage of the Renaissance Festival
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| Príncep Gardens, Tortosa Museum of open-air Sculptures, unique in Spain
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| Tortosa Cathedral Museum The Tortosa Cathedral Museum is a magnificent place to enjoy the religious art which has been collected there for over nine centuries.
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| Tortosa Rennaissance Festival Festival declared of National Tourist Interest
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| Day of Jewish Culture, Tortosa Exhibitions, guided tours and other activities connected with the Jewish legacy in Tortosa
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| Brossat cake This cake is not very thick, it's creamy and very mild in flavour | |
| Clementines Climatic conditions in Terres de l'Ebre are ideal for growing citrus fruits | |
| Coca de Panoli "Panoli" cake is flat and crumbly, and typical in Baix Ebre and Montsià | |
| Garrofetes del Papa "Garrofetes del Papa" are small, traditional, round, yellow cakes from Tortosa | |
| Pastissets, casquetes and panadons (traditional pastries) "Pastissets" are the most representative of traditional pastry cooking in Terres de l'Ebre | |
| Sagí cakes "Sagí" cakes, also known as "Enseginades", are small, dry and crunchy | |
| Cajun Cuisine Culinary Event, Tortosa This is a fusion of traditional cuisine from Terres de l'Ebre and cuisine from New Orleans
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| Olive Oil Celebration, Tortosa In February, the 'Plat i Got' Association of Business-people have a celebration featuring olive oil made in Terres de l'Ebre.
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| Renaissance Cuisine Event, Tortosa Restaurants in the city offer a rich display of cuisine from the sixteenth century
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| The Cod Culinary Event, Tortosa During the month of March, the restaurants in Tortosa fill their menus with a great variety of cod dishes.
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| Olive Oil Fair, Terres de l'Ebre. Jesús-Tortosa The Descentralitzada de Jesús Association in Tortosa, organizes the Terres de l'Ebre Olive Oil Fair during the last weekend in February
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| Easter in Tortosa The processions on Palm Sunday are of real interest, as are El Silenci and El Sant Enterrament processions, among others.
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| La Cinta Annual Festival, Tortosa This Annual Festival is in honour of La Verge de la Cinta, the patron saint of Tortosa
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| A Display ofJazz Music in Tortosa During the first week of July, the streets and concert halls of Tortosa are filled with jazz music.
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| Ebre Terra de Vent Music Festival, Tortosa There are processions, concerts and shows in the street, with the particpation of bands, groups and orchestras from all over the world
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| Felip Pedrell Music Festival, Tortosa A classical music festival which takes place in July
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| Day of the Castles, Tortosa This is a day when you can discover the walls and fortified enclosures in Tortosa
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| Live nativity scene in Jesús - Tortosa One of the most popular live nativity plays in Terres de l'Ebre.
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| Sant Jaume de l'Ebre Path The Sant Jaume de l'Ebre Path crosses the Ebre regions entering Aragon
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| The Tiger Route by ATB The Tiger Route is especially for lovers of ATB. It is a circular route covering 200 kilometres over the mountainous area of "Els Ports" | |
| Rowing by kayak and canoe Discover new ways of looking at the scenery around the Ebre River | |
| Sailing by motorboat There are tourist amenities along the river in Terres de l'Ebre which allow you to discover most stretches of the river by motorboat | |
| Ferry for the Ebre River, Jesús-Tortosa Ferry for the Ebre River, Jesús
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| BIRDWATCHING ITINERARY Tortosa - Mont Caro Starting point: Tortosa / Length: 3 - 5 hours.
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| Cyclists Recreational Club Activities in nature
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| Ecology and Nature Activities in nature | |
| Equitor Activities in nature | |
| Visitur Guides
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| Armagedon Tours Travel Agents | |
| Ebretours Travel Agents | |
| Enjoy Ebre Travel Agents | |
| Halcon SA Travel Agents | |
| Hife Tours Travel Agents | |
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| Hife Tours Travel Agents
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| Juco Viatges Travel Agents | |
| Mister Ocio Travel Agents. | |
| Nautalia Viatges Travel agencies | |
| Sarus Travel Agents
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| Crafts Baix Ebre Local shop
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| De l'Ebre Local shop | |
| Soldebre SCCL Local shop
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| Parador Nacional Castell de la Suda HOTEL****
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| Corona Tortosa HOTEL***
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| Hotel Rural Panxampla HOTEL*** (Els Reguers)
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| Berenguer IV HOTEL***
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| Tortosa Parc HOTEL**
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| L'Ardiaca HOTEL*
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| Aixarch Escudero, Josep Crafts / Printer | |
| Arnero Sanmiguel, Maria Crafts / Furrier | |
| Clemente Martínez, Carme Crafts / Restorer - preserver | |
| Ferré Bonfill, Agustí Crafts / Locksmith and blacksmith | |
| García Pantaleón, Remigio Crafts / Shoe-maker and work with other leather articles | |
| Ginovart Montserrat, Joaquim Crafts / Wood-carver | |
| Goldero Cañado, Dimas Crafts / Carpenter | |
| Goldero León, Pere Crafts / Carpenter | |
| Guasch Gibergas, Josep M. Crafts /Maker and creator of paper and cardboard items/Traditional printer | |
| Membrado Sánchez-Carralero, Esther Crafts / Builder of wooden accessories - Gold/silversmith | |
| Mulet, Àngel. Mulet Butcher's Crafts Food/ Pork butcher-delicatessen | |
| Mulet Lapeira, Juan J. Ramon Crafts / Jeweller | |
| Pallarès Berenguer, Josep Àngel Crafts Food/ Cake shop | |
| Panisello Chavarria, Joan Crafts / Potter | |
| Romero Delgado, Manel Crafts / Gold-silversmith | |
| Sánchez Torres, David Crafts / Making and creating paper and cardboard | |
| Virginia GUESTHOUSE**
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| Lo Molí de la Jòrdia Rural Accommodation | |
| Alberg Enric d'Ossó Hostal | |
| Caravaning area. Tortosa | |
| Casa Brunet (1913), Tortosa It is currently the headquarters of the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Tortosa. | |
| Casa Matheu, Tortosa It is a work by the architect Pau Monguió. | |
| Casa Pallarès, Tortosa It is the work of Pau Monguió i Segura. | |
| Casa Sabater (1914), Tortosa Located in Alfons XII square. | |
| Catalonia Festival of Environmental Cinema For the first week in June, full-length, short films and documentaries in Tortosa | |
| Climent Palace, Tortosa It was built in 1910 by Josep Maria Vaquer Urquizú. | |
| Conficon Turisme i Tradicions Guides | |
| Debates on the Renaissance Competition Debates on the Renaissance Competition | |
| Ebrelands Activities in nature / Travel Agents | |
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| Fauna in Els Ports National Park A wid variety of indigenous animal species | |
| Holy Week Interpretation Centre. Tortosa The Holy Week Interpretation Center is located in St. Anthony Abbot's Church. | |
| Islamic Tortosa Nine centuries after the Christian reconquest, Tortosa still retains a feel of its Islamic heritage | |
| La Torre del Prior Rural Accommodation | |
| Maset de Castanyer Rural Accommodation | |
| Modernist buildings in Tortosa At the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century, there was an period of social and economic splendour, as well as urban development in Tortosa | |
Municipal Market. Tortosa
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| Palaces in Tortosa Palaces in Tortosa | |
| Sacred Music Festival, Tortosa During Easter, in the central nave of Santa Maria de Tortosa Cathedral, there are religious performances written by composers such as Mozart, Bach and Bethoven, among others. | |
| Santa Clara Convent Santa Clara Convent | |
| Sanvart Activities in nature | |
| Suda Castle Suda Castle | |
| Tahir Mehmood Travel Agency | |
| The Christian Tortosa The effects of the Christian culture can easily be seen in Tortosa | |
| The Jewish presence in Tortosa In the Jewish Quarter of Tortosa, there is a labyrinth of narrow streets and quaint squares with wells in the middle | |
| The Royal Schools Els Reials Schools | |
| Tortosa Cathedral Tortosa Cathedral | |
| Tourist Reception Centre. Tortosa New multifunctional area for assisting visitors. | |
| Viñolas Travel agency | |
| Zafiro Tours Travel Agency | |
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