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The buildings of the town are built mainly with volcanic material.
The pavement and street furniture of the old town is constructed using basalt, the rock formed when the lava cools.
A 40-metre high basalt cliff formed by two lava flows hills from the volcanoes of Olot and Begudà.
Morphology of basalt: depending on how the lava cools it forms columns or slab shapes.
The old town, dating back to the medieval period with buildings constructed with volcanic materials, narrow streets with squares and viewpoints.
Former Church-Museum: cultural centre with temporary exhibitions and a panoramic view of the old town and the Fluvià valley from the bell tower.
Industrial architecture along the river.
Industrial use of water: dams, canals and mills.
Access: walking route No. 13, signposted (1.5 km, 40 minutes), begins at the N-260 and the road to Oix crossroads.
Signposts in braille of the different places of interest for tourists which make up the circular route which involves crossing the streets of the old town to reach the viewpoints of the basalt cliff and a visit to the former church.
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- The Cliffs of Castellfollit de la Roca