Museu Espai Ceretània
Archaeological museum at the foot of the Iberian site of El Castellot, in Bolvir, with a permanent exhibition, interactive elements and virtual reality goggles.
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About the museum
The Museu Espai Ceretània is at the foot of the archaeological site of El Castellot, in Bolvir (Cerdaña), and serves to explore both the settlement and the history of the region. El Castellot is one of the few Iberian settlements found in the Pyrenees and was occupied from about the 4th century BC. It preserves communal structures, such as silos and a rampart with other defences, and domestic elements, such as hearths and hand mills. Its inhabitants engaged in livestock farming, agriculture, weaving and metalworking.
According to tradition, the Carthaginian general Hannibal passed through the area during the Punic Wars. The site received light Roman influence between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC and was occupied again in the High Middle Ages, between the 10th and 12th centuries.
The permanent exhibition explains the phases of the site with panels, display cases with recovered pieces, interactive and tactile elements and a short audiovisual on the history of the Cerdaña. The museum also has a multi-purpose room for temporary exhibitions, interactive panels on local history, a reconstructed Cerdaña house, an archaeology workshop and virtual reality goggles that recreate Hannibal's crossing with his army and elephants.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the phases of the Iberian site of El Castellot
- Virtual reality goggles on Hannibal's crossing
- Reconstructed Cerdaña house (experimental archaeology)
- Workshop where finds are cleaned and restored
- Interactive panels on the history of the Cerdaña
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente del Espai Ceretània – Route through the phases of the El Castellot site with panels, display cases, interactive and tactile elements and a short audiovisual on the history of the Cerdaña.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Ajuntament de Bolvir
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Retired people and groups of at least 10 people |
| Children & teens | €1Children aged 5 to 15: €1. |
| Guided tour (per person, supplement) | €1 |
| Immersive experience with virtual reality goggles, with admission | €1 |
| Immersive experience, without admission | €2 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition includes interactive and tactile elements, a reconstructed Cerdaña house and virtual reality goggles; the archaeology workshop is also offered to school groups.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
The museum's website states that there is a wifi area.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours cost €1 per person; there are archaeology visits and workshops for groups and schools. Information is available in Catalan, Spanish, French and English, and there is a downloadable app. |
