The old quarter still conserves the original street plan with examples of various buildings and historical monuments, built after the earthquakes of 1427 and 1428.
Tourist Information Centre, Carrer Francesc Fàbrega 2-6. Tel. 972 26 01 41. Winter opening times from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m; Saturdays 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m; Sundays and public holidays 11:00 - 14:00 p.m. For Summer opening times, please ask at the centre.
Garrotxa Museum. Tel. 972 27 91 90. Opening times: weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m; Saturdays 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m; Sundays and public holidays 11 a.m - 14:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Exhibition on the history and art of the area from the end of the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century.
Mare de Déu del Tura and Sant Esteve Churches, made up of diverse construction styles from the Middle Ages through to the 16th century.
Renaissance Convent of Carmen cloisters, dating back to the end of the 16th century. Parochial Museum with El Greco’s Christ Embracing the Cross (prior reservation by calling 972 26 04 74). Modernist Trail.
Trincheria House Museum. Tel. 972 27 27 77. Opening times; weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. 18th-century manor house in which the furniture of the Trincheria family is preserved. The large-scale nativity scene can also be seen.
Museum of the Saints (1891 Neogothic building, architect Joaquim Codina). Opening times: weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m; Saturdays 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m; Sundays and public holidays 11 a.m - 14:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Access: From the various car parks in the town centre it’s easy to access the old town of Olot.
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NEARBY ROUTES
- Bisaroques and the Font de les Tries Volcano Route
- Montsacopa and Montolivet Volcano Route
- Pedra Tosca Walking Trails Route
- Flat Route along the Les Preses (old lake), the Racó Volcano and the Pedra Tosca Lava Flows