The mammoth tusks discovered in 2007 provide a tangible link to prehistory: Mammuthus displays them alongside original fossils of the fauna found during the excavation and stone tools. The archaeological site of Barranc de la Boella, a trace workshop and the various facilities at Castell de Masricart also contribute to La Canonja’s character. For your stay, you can decide what you would like to focus on and which bus connection suits your planned journeys. Archaeology provides a common thread linking the site, the exhibits and the workshop.
Fossils and Prehistory
The Barranc de la Boella site has yielded remains of mammoths, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, deer, horses and various predators, as well as flint tools. The archaeological complex is considered important for understanding the earliest human populations in the Camp de Tarragona. Faunal remains and tools offer different perspectives on the site. Mammuthus displays original fossils of the fauna found during the excavation and stone tools, including the mammoth tusks discovered in 2007. This puts the striking mammoth motif in the context of a site encompassing various animal species and tools.
Explore and Create with Traces
The family workshop “Rastres i petjades!” offers another way to engage with traces. Participants examine animal and human traces and then create a fossilized footprint. While Mammuthus displays original finds, the workshop focuses on exploring and creating. These are two different ways to engage with the subject: one through exhibits, the other through hands-on exploration and creation. Workshop dates may change, so check the latest dates in advance.
A Different Cultural Focus at Castell de Masricart
Castell de Masricart houses the public library, local collections, the municipal archive, an exhibition space, and rooms for events and multipurpose use. Several cultural functions come together here: the Castell is more than just an exhibition venue. It offers a different focus from the archaeological site and the workshop, since the library, collections and archive are just as much a part of it as its exhibition and event spaces.
Compare Bus Connections
Two EMT routes are listed for getting around. Route 3 connects La Canonja with Torreforta and Colom. Route 30 provides a direct connection from La Canonja to Colom via Bonavista. If you want to travel to Colom, both routes are listed; Route 30 via Bonavista is specifically described as a direct connection. Route 3 connects with Torreforta. Check the latest route details before travelling, as they may change.
Then compare the bus connections with the places relevant to your planned journeys. This lets you plan around your interests without assuming a set order for your visit.
For the broader travel overview: Tarragona.
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