Tot Garrotxa guida (english)

Olot, an
explosion
of culture
Museu de la Garrotxa
Volcanoes, crafts and art and landscape. There is probably
no better way of learning about and understanding
the natural environment, the society, the culture and
the tradition of Olot than through its museums.
The Museu dels Volcans (Volcano Museum) shows how
the volcanic area of La Garrotxa was formed; you will
learn about the local flora and fauna, you can feel an
earthquake on the earthquake simulator, and you can
visit the Jardí Botànic de Vegetació Natural Olotina
(Botanical Garden of Olot Plantlife) and the common oak
grove, some examples of which are over 250 years old.
Large-format theatre, unconventional plays on Thursdays
at the LAP, family activities, music concerts of all
types (classical, traditional, rock, pop or the Olot Jazz
cycle that brings internationally famous bands to the
city every year), circus, dance, temporary exhibitions on
different subject matters, and talks on science, history,
arts, etc. Olot Cultura offers an extensive programme
each year, with proposals designed for all audiences.
The Museu dels Sants (Saints Museum) provides an
insight into this odd industry that is so characteristic
of Olot. Inside you will enter a busy workshop with
craftspeople modelling, polishing, painting and
decorating the figures with the same handcrafted
technique that has been used since time immemorial.
The collection of avant-garde Cigarrillos París posters,
the landscapingthe landscaping of Joaquim and Marian
Vayreda and Josep Berga i Boix, the sculptures of Josep
Clarà, Miquel Blay or La càrrega by Ramon Casas are
just a small example of what can be seen at the Museu
de la Garrotxa (La Garrotxa Museum). Do not miss a
visit to the Casa-Museu Can Trincheria (Can Trincheria
House-Museum) to learn how a well-to-do family from
Olot lived in the 18th and 19th century. A real gem with
free entry that is open all day.
Lluèrnia