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Museum · Valls, Catalonia
Casteller Museum of Catalonia
Museum dedicated to the castells, the Catalan human towers recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage, next to the Plaça del Blat. The route explains the technique, history and values of the colles.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casteller Museum of Catalonia
Castells are human towers that groups called colles build in Catalonia’s squares during festivals. The tradition was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Valls presents itself as their place of origin, and the Plaça del Blat, in the historic center, is called the zero kilometer of the casteller world.
The Museu Casteller de Catalunya stands next to that square, in a building designed by architect Dani Freixes that links the Plaça del Blat to the Plaça de l'Oli. It was created by Valls town hall, the Generalitat, the Diputació de Tarragona and the coordination of the colles of Catalonia.
The visit is organized in three acts: the impulse to climb, connected to strength and courage; judgment and balance, which explain the technique, the pinya at the base and the figures; and the relationship of the castells with music, festivals and towns. There are audiovisual resources and spaces where the visitor can experience the sensation of being in the pinya.
In the square next door the castells are raised at the Sant Joan and Santa Úrsula festivals, and the monument to the Xiquets de Valls stands nearby.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 hour and a half.
Best time
At any time; on festival days the visit can be combined with the colles’ presentation in the adjoining square. Confirm opening hours and the calendar before you go.
How to get there
In Valls’s historic center, next to the Plaça del Blat, about a 10-minute walk from the station.
Tip
See the square before entering: understanding the space where the towers are raised helps follow the museum route.
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Frequently asked questions about Casteller Museum of Catalonia
What are castells?
Human towers built by groups called colles at festivals in Catalonia. They are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where is the Casteller Museum of Catalonia?
In Valls, beside the Plaça del Blat, considered the zero kilometer of the castells.
How long does a visit to the Casteller Museum take?
About an hour and a half, to go through the three acts of the exhibition and the interactive spaces.