Home to an ancient Roman temple, a beautiful main square and a stunning
Cathedral, Vic is a Barcelona side-trip worth making. Especially since it's only
about an hour and half away from Barcelona in train.
Credit: Collected by Chris Ciolli, AFAR Local Expert
Plaça Major
Public Plazas · Folgueroles
"Shop and soak up the sun in Vic's main square Tuesdays and Saturdays, browse the wares at the massive open market that takes place in Plaça Major, also known as El Mercadel. Afterwards, sit down in the sun on a Restaurant terrace for a café amb llet or a vermouth, nearby. Generally speaking, prices are more reasonable than in Barcelona , and the quality of local and regional artisanal products is high. Afterwards skulk around Vic's charming old town until sunset."
Roman temple
Building · Folgueroles
"Tour a Roman Temple in Vic A short walk from Vic's Plaça Major on Pare Xifrer street, check out this 2nd century Roman temple discovered in 1882 underneath an 11th century castle."
Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic
Cathedral · Barcelona
"Admire religious art and architecture at Vic's main cathedral At Vic's Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic, visitors can search out elements from a wide range of European architectural styles including romanesque, gothic, neoclassical and baroque. Don't miss Josep Maria Sert's famous murals inside."
Bar - Rte. La Plaça
Bar · Folgueroles
"Try the Catalan version of Bruschetta in Vic Sit down to a drink or a light meal in or around Vic's Plaça Mayor. For a light snack, split an order of torrades (toasted rustic bread piled with local specialties) with a friend. One of my personal favorites is a torrada smeared with tomato and drizzled with olive oil and finally topped with Cantabrian anchovies, roasted red peppers and goat cheese. Vegans should try torrades with escalivada (roasted eggplant, red pepper and onions). Carnivores should have theirs with Vic's famous cured sausage, fuet."
MEV, Museu d'Art Medieval
Museum · Folgueroles
"Admire some of the best examples of medieval art in Europe With around 20,000 pieces in its sizeable collection, Vic's Episcopal Museum is home to an amazing collection of Medieval paintings and sculpture, as well as archaeological artifacts like Hispano-Arabic fabrics, as well as dishes, ceramics, silver, and tapestries. The museum is closed on Mondays, and open limited hours Sundays and holidays (10am to 2pm). Students, the unemployed, young people between the age of 10 and 18, as well as Senior citizens can request a discounted ticket price. There is also a reduced price for groups of 15 or more."
Casa Colomer
Social worker · Folgueroles
"Snap shots of Modernista details at Casa Anita Colomer Search out Casa Anita Colomer, a Modernista home designed by Josep Maria Pericas i Morros. Zoom in on Art Nouveau details like the wrought iron balcony, unusual window shapes, creative ceramic tile accents and a heavy wooden door."
A Day Trip from Barcelona to Vic
6 Places
Home to an ancient Roman temple, a beautiful main square and a stunning
Cathedral, Vic is a Barcelona side-trip worth making. Especially since it's only
about an hour and half away from Barcelona in train.
Credit: Collected by Chris Ciolli, AFAR Local Expert
Plaça Major
Public Plazas
"Shop and soak up the sun in Vic's main square Tuesdays and Saturdays, browse the wares at the massive open market that takes place in Plaça Major, also known as El Mercadel. Afterwards, sit down in the sun on a Restaurant terrace for a café amb llet or a vermouth, nearby. Generally speaking, prices are more reasonable than in Barcelona , and the quality of local and regional artisanal products is high. Afterwards skulk around Vic's charming old town until sunset."
Roman temple
Building
"Tour a Roman Temple in Vic A short walk from Vic's Plaça Major on Pare Xifrer street, check out this 2nd century Roman temple discovered in 1882 underneath an 11th century castle."
Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic
Cathedral
"Admire religious art and architecture at Vic's main cathedral At Vic's Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic, visitors can search out elements from a wide range of European architectural styles including romanesque, gothic, neoclassical and baroque. Don't miss Josep Maria Sert's famous murals inside."
Bar - Rte. La Plaça
Bar
"Try the Catalan version of Bruschetta in Vic Sit down to a drink or a light meal in or around Vic's Plaça Mayor. For a light snack, split an order of torrades (toasted rustic bread piled with local specialties) with a friend. One of my personal favorites is a torrada smeared with tomato and drizzled with olive oil and finally topped with Cantabrian anchovies, roasted red peppers and goat cheese. Vegans should try torrades with escalivada (roasted eggplant, red pepper and onions). Carnivores should have theirs with Vic's famous cured sausage, fuet."
MEV, Museu d'Art Medieval
Museum
"Admire some of the best examples of medieval art in Europe With around 20,000 pieces in its sizeable collection, Vic's Episcopal Museum is home to an amazing collection of Medieval paintings and sculpture, as well as archaeological artifacts like Hispano-Arabic fabrics, as well as dishes, ceramics, silver, and tapestries. The museum is closed on Mondays, and open limited hours Sundays and holidays (10am to 2pm). Students, the unemployed, young people between the age of 10 and 18, as well as Senior citizens can request a discounted ticket price. There is also a reduced price for groups of 15 or more."
Casa Colomer
Social worker
"Snap shots of Modernista details at Casa Anita Colomer Search out Casa Anita Colomer, a Modernista home designed by Josep Maria Pericas i Morros. Zoom in on Art Nouveau details like the wrought iron balcony, unusual window shapes, creative ceramic tile accents and a heavy wooden door."
