Reus

Reus is not only the birthplace of Gaudí and one of the most culturally active towns in Catalonia, but also a crossroads where travellers should stop to explore its old quarter center and do some shopping.

Visitors can start the route at Prim square, where the beautiful Fortuny theatre is found, and then walk down Monterols street to Plaza del Mercadal, where they will see Casa Navàs, a modernist jewel designed by Doménech i Montaner, which still has the original, coffered ceilings and lamps of the period. Gaudí Center is also located here. From the Mercadal, continuing along Carrer Major, visitors will reach the Reading Center, a popular athenaeum with a valuable library and interesting works of art. The Gothic church in Sant Pere square dates back to the 16th century, with its impressive octagonal bell tower from which you can see the entire Costa Daurada. Two of the most important of Reus's museums are Salvador Vilaseca archaeology museum and the Regional History Museum, with paintings and drawings by Marià Fortuny and sculptures by Joan Rebull.If you are interested in Gaudí, you can take a route around Reus to visit the house where he was born or the church where he was baptised, with the last stop at Gaudí Centre: 1,200 square metres of exhibition dedicated to his work.Two other interesting tours are the Modernist route - a stroll across Reus to see the nearly 80 modernist buildings, such as the emblematic Pere Mata Institute - or the Vermouth Route.The Landscape of Geniuses route is recommended if you want to learn more about Gaudí and other artists such as Miró and Picasso in the area of ​​the Costa Daurada and Terres de l'Ebre.