Discover the Cultural Heritage of Roses!

Discover the Cultural Heritage of Roses, much more than beaches!

Roses is a jewel of the Costa Brava that invites you to discover its rich cultural and historical heritage. This charming municipality in Girona combines ancient history with impressive landscapes, offering a fascinating tour of its monuments, some of the oldest archaeological remains on the Iberian Peninsula and architectural elements that speak of different eras.

One of the most outstanding treasures of Roses is the megalithic complex, which includes prehistoric dolmens and menhirs, a unique reminder of the first civilizations that inhabited these lands more than 5,000 years ago.

Another point of interest is the Castillo de la Trinidad, a 16th-century fortification that stands above the head of Roses. This imposing military construction, recently restored, offers spectacular views of the coast and the bay, while allowing you to relive the history of the wars and defensive strategies of its time.

We cannot talk about Roses without mentioning its Ciutadella, an impressive Renaissance military fortification from the 4th century BC which houses vestiges of Greek, Roman and medieval settlements. This monumental complex is a true open-air museum, in which each stone tells a part of the history of this place.

You can't miss the Visigothic Castrum of Puig Rom, a 6th century fortification that allows you to see the remains of a civilization that lived in this place almost 1,500 years ago. This enclave is ideal for those who want to understand what the ancient societies that inhabited the region were like.

During the Spanish Civil War, the Roses Air Raid Shelter was built, which can still be visited today as a witness to the resistance of the population in times of conflict. This underground space transports you to a period of recent history marked by struggle and survival.

At the tip of Poncella, marking the entrance to the port and situated on a rocky base of great geological value, stands the Roses Lighthouse, built in 1864 in neoclassical style. It was electrified in 1921 with a 500-watt incandescent lamp.

The historic centre of the town also offers a welcoming atmosphere with its narrow streets, charming squares and the parish church of Santa Maria, perfect for strolling and feeling the Mediterranean essence that permeates every corner of Roses.

The fishing port is another of Roses' great attractions, a window open to the traditional maritime activity that has marked the character of the municipality. For geology lovers, the Rocam de Roses is a geological formation of great international importance. The area of geological interest of the Roses Lighthouse is proof of the cooling of magma, influenced by the tectonics of the depths of the earth's crust, some 300 million years ago.

Don't hesitate, visit Roses and discover everything this municipality has to offer!