Ciutat ibèrica d'Ullastret

The largest Iberian settlement in Catalonia

At the top of Puig de Sant Andreu in the Baix Empordà, the Iberian city of Ullastret is the largest known Iberian settlement in Catalonia to date. Flanked by imposing walls, it was the capital of the territory of the Indigets, an Iberian people who developed an economy based on agriculture, livestock, mining, and stone. Ullastret dominated the Empordà landscape and became an important commercial center, connected to the Greek city of Empúries and with exports abroad.

Among the most surprising finds at the site is the severed heads, an exceptional discovery from 2012, in which 15 human cranial fragments were found with lace markings. This is a ritual practice of Celtic origin, consisting of displaying an enemy leader as a war trophy.

A unique archaeological space to travel back in time

The complex preserves the remains of Puig de Sant Andreu, with evidence of temples from the 4th and 3rd centuries BC, as well as the oldest Iberian wall in Catalonia, reinforced with circular towers. The tour itinerary allows you to walk along the cobbled street, enter the old rectangular houses, and understand how both modest families and the aristocratic elite lived. You can also see the water collection system using cisterns dug into the rock, a technology reminiscent of that of the Greek colony of Empúries.

The Ullastret Monographic Museum completes the experience, helping you interpret the remains and gain a deeper understanding of Iberian culture in northeastern Catalonia.

What can you do?

Don't miss the activities, workshops, and tours organized by the Ullastret complex, which offer a glimpse into the daily life of the Iberians. You can also explore attractions such as the Ullastret 3D immersive room, the Josep Pla trail, the "Goodbye, Indika!" experience, or the "The Iberians and the Sea" tour.

Visiting hours

Winter schedule (from October 1 to May 31)

Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed on Mondays

Daylight Savings Time (June 1 - September 30)

Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed on Mondays

Special dates

Holy Week: daylight saving time is observed

Closing days: January 1 and 6, December 25 and 26

Prices

General admission: €5

Reduced entry: €3

For those over 65, pensioners, Youth Card holders, students with a Youth Card, large or single-parent families, and non-tourist groups of 10 or more people (with prior reservation).

Free admission:

• Children under 16 years of age
• Unemployed people
• Members of ICOM and ICOMOS
• Members of the Association of Museologists of Catalonia
• Teachers of formal (accredited) education
• Student groups with prior reservation (last Tuesday from October to June)

Open days:

• February 12 (Saint Eulalia)
• April 23 (Sant Jordi)
• May 18 (International Museum Day)
• September 11 (National Day)
• September 24 (Our Lady of Mercy)

Activities for groups

Conventional visit: School and tourist groups: €3.60/person (minimum 20 people)

Theatrical visit: School and tourist groups: €4.10/person (minimum 20 people)

Prior reservation required

A unique opportunity to delve into Iberian civilization and experience an immersive experience in one of the country's most iconic archaeological sites.