Espai Ceretània
This is located at the foot of the archaeological site of El Castellot beside Bolvir.
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The Espai Ceretània Museum in Bolvir is located at the foot of the “El Castellot” archaeological site in Bolvir. The visit includes:
(1) The permanent exhibition room, which explains the different phases of the site with informative panels, display cases showcasing recovered artifacts, interactive and tactile elements, and a short audiovisual about the history of Cerdanya. Information is available in Catalan, Spanish, French, and English.
(2) The multipurpose room, which hosts temporary exhibitions (check the agenda section to see the current exhibition).
(3) An interactive panel where visitors can explore the villages and key historical events of Cerdanya.
(4) An interactive panel that projects the visitor’s silhouette while allowing them to listen to sounds and view images related to Bolvir’s history.
(5) Access to the archaeological site, a Wi-Fi zone, and a downloadable app.
(6) During excavations, visitors can observe the cleaning and restoration of artifacts in the archaeology workshop.
(7) A reproduction of a Cerdanya house, created using experimental archaeology techniques.
(8) Immersive reality glasses that allow visitors to take a true journey back in time, transporting them to the era when Hannibal, with his army and famous elephants, crossed these lands.
Opening hours:
WINTER HOURS:
Monday to Friday: from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (prior contact at 972 895 001).
Saturday: from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Sundays and public holidays: from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
(Open during Christmas and Easter holidays)
SUMMER HOURS:
Every day: from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Prices:
Adults: €3
Groups of 10 people and pensioners: €2
Children (5-15 years old): €1
Guided tour: €1/Person
Immersive activity: 1€/Person
Possibility of guided tours and archaeology workshops for groups. Tel. 972-895192 o e-mail: museu@bolvir.cat and ajuntament@bolvir.cat
The Cerretanian-Iberian and mediaeval village of El Castellot
This is one of the few Iberian settlements located in the Pyrenees and the largest of the Cerretanian ones found so far. The earliest settlement dates, in principle, from the 4th century BC, with both structures of a communal nature (silos for storing grain, a wall and other defensive features) and domestic spaces and objects (hearths, hand grinders, pots, etc.). A wide range of activities went on at the settlement, including the herding of large herbivores, growing crops, weaving and metalworking. Later on, it was somewhat influenced by the Roman world (2nd-1st centuries BC) and then re-founded in the early middle ages (10th-12th century). The most recent excavations have unearthed a wall running all round the settlement. This would have been the wall of the village in the middle ages, which has changed our view of it in this period of history, as it is now seen as a strongly-fortified settlement. Excavation, research and consolidation work continues.