Roses is a town with a rich, diverse and deeply rooted heritage in its history and its privileged natural environment. Its cultural legacy is manifested both in monumental elements and in the traditions, knowledge and crafts that have shaped its identity over the centuries.
Among the main heritage references, the Espai Cultural de la Ciutadella stands out, a walled enclosure that brings together vestiges from different eras: from Greek remains of the Rhode colony, to Roman, medieval and modern structures. This archaeological and museum area allows you to travel back in time and better understand the historical evolution of the town.
The natural environments also have great heritage value. Punta Falconera and Cap Norfeu, within the scope of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, combine ecological and landscape values with a great symbolic and historical charge. In addition, the park itself represents a space where nature and culture intertwine, with farmhouses, old paths and traditional agricultural spaces.
However, the heritage of Roses is not limited to monuments or natural spaces. Adopting a broad and inclusive vision of the concept of heritage, intangible heritage becomes equally fundamental. Thus, the maritime culture linked to fishing and the arts of the sea, the memory of the farmers who cultivated vineyards and olive trees, and the legacy of popular festivals, such as the Roses Carnival, the Festa Major or celebrations of a religious and secular nature, are part of this living cultural wealth.
It also includes popular knowledge, personal experiences, local artistic expressions and oral stories that residents have passed down from generation to generation. This set forms a collective memory that enriches the identity of the municipality and fosters a sense of belonging.
The heritage project of Roses is committed to the active participation of citizens in the construction and dissemination of this common legacy. The aim is for everyone to be able to identify with this heritage and, at the same time, contribute to it from their experience, knowledge or personal perspective. This makes Roses a dynamic community that understands culture as a living, shared and constantly evolving element.
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