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Vic invites you to discover its commercial past in districts like Las Curtidurías and squares like that of Mercado, which turned it into one of the most influential centres in mediaeval Catalonia.

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How much time do you have? A WHOLE DAY u Follow the tourist route on foot through the centre of the city beginning in the Plaça Major square or that of Mercado. u Stop off in the Episcopal Museum u Take the guided tour and taste the PDO Vic salchichón at the Casa Riera Ordeix http://casarieraordeix.com/en u Spend an afternoon shopping in the shopping area Vic Centre . TWO DAYS u Book the special visit to the Roman- esque belfry of the cathedral of Sant Pere Apòstol . u Find out the secrets of cold meats, prior booking, in the “Botifarres de Mil Sabors” workshop. u Immerse yourself in Vic gastronomy and its products. u Visit the historic centre of the city with an audio guide. u Check the schedule at the Performing Arts Centre of the Teatre L’Atlàntida and enjoy its shows. u Sleep in one of the hotels in the centre. u Enjoy a bicycle ride along the PR C-40 footpath until you reach the monastery of Sant Pere de Casserres . u Recharge your batteries with a somalla sandwich, the most tender variety of salchichón. (MEV) to enjoy its collection of Romanesque and Gothic art.

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u Stroll around the district of Las Curtidurías and the Queralt bridge. u Continue your outing by walking around the ancient Muralla de Pere III and the old Jewish quarter. THREE DAYS u Experience the atmosphere of the Municipal Market on Tuesdays or Saturdays. u Visit the Museu de l’Art de la Pell (MAP) , which gathers leather pieces from different eras and countries. u Try regional products in the establish- ments belonging to the restaurateur association Osona Cuina osonacuina.com u Visit the Roman temple from the 1 st century and the remains of the Montcada Castle. u Follow the course of the River Mèder until you reach the Remei parish and return to the centre via the Gothic footbridge. u Spend the night in one of the city’s hotels. u Enjoy a hearty breakfast. u Visit the Balmes Museum. u Follow in the footsteps of Josep Maria Sert and his work in the central nave of the Cathedral and in the town hall. u Gather energy in a pastry shop and don’t miss the typical pa de pessic . u Check the programme at the ACVic , the city’s contemporary art centre.

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u Sleep in rural accommodation. u Venture out on foot, following the course of the River Gurri until you reach the bridge of en Bruguer . u Eat at one of the area’s Michelin Star Restaurants. u Before you leave the city, book a visit to Museu Claretià . To discover the city in more detail u See the heritage through your mobile phone with “Vic invisible” . u Discover Vic through the work of the writers Maria Àngels Anglada, Jaume Balmes, Miquel Llor and Jacint Verdaguer. u Buy the “VII de Vic” ticket which offers seven experiences: the MEV; the cathedral, its bell tower and the Oliba space; the Roman temple; the MAP; Las Cuatro Estaciones by Sert; and a guided tour of the historic centre.

Vic

Distance from Vic to Barcelona 72 km Girona 73 km Lleida 160 km Tarragona 160 km

Berga 52 km Ripoll 37 km How to get there By public transport: R3 Renfe Suburban line http://rodalies.gencat.cat/en Sagalés Bus www.sagales.com/en Teisa - Eixbus www.teisa-bus.com/en/index.html By road: https://www.google.com/maps Parking: 13 free public car parks.

1. Salchichón maker in the curing room. 2. Monastery of Sant Pere de Casserres. 3. Cloister of the Vic Cathedral.

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