Paleontological Restoration and Interpretation Center – CRIP

Place of interest

At Hostalets de Pierola there are the most important paleontological sites from the Miocene of Europe. They have provided us the most importants remains of Miocene primates in the last centuries such as Pierolapithecus catalaunicus, Anoiapithecus brevirostris, Driopithecus fontani and Pliopithecus canmatensis. Other important findings include the remains of the oldest relative of the Giant Panda found until now, as well as so many unique species of mammals in the world.

The Paleontological Restoration and Interpretation Center (CRIP) organize activities aimed at families and schools. It has an exhibition space and a proposed itineraries app for territory, the P@leo_rutes.

Contact
Mobile
664 043 755
Email
reserves@crip.cat
Address

Av. Hostalets de Pierola s/n
08781
Spain

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Category
Monasteries, castles and ruins
Advance booking
Yes

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Main attractions

The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.
Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
The permanent exhibition at the VINSEUM is dedicated to the vineyard and wine, and the close connection these have with the Penedès region and Catalonia. Your journey starts on the third floor of the Royal Palace and ends with a cava or wine tasting in the tavern of the museum.

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Agenda

Sant Llorenç d'Hortons
27th April
Sant Cugat Sesgarrigues
Once a month
Cava Centre
30th March
Vilafranca del Penedès
March 3 and 10, April 7 and 14, May 5 and 12

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