Figueres

Figueres is the capital of the comarca of Alt Emporda, within the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The metropolis is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dali, and homes the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dali, a large museum designed by way of Dali himself which attracts many site visitors. It is likewise the birthplace of Narcis Monturiol, inventor of the primary a success gadget-powered submarine. Also born here became Monica Naranjo, one of the pleasant selling Spanish singers of the Nineties and 2000s. The city's name derives from that of Ficaris, of Visigoth beginning. It is one of the great place.

In 1267, King James I of Aragon conceded it fuero rights, however four years later Count Ponc IV of Empuries set the town on fireplace. During the Spanish Civil War, it remained loyal to the Republican government, and became time and again bombed via the rebels. Figueres recovered beginning from the 1950s, consolidating its economy around the tourism enterprise. Situated inside the northeast corner of Catalonia, Figueres is set 40 km from Girona, 140 km from Barcelona, 60 km from Perpignan, and 50 km from Girona-Costa Brava Airport. It is also served by way of its personal railway station just east of the vintage town middle.