Traditional architecture of Peratallada, Girona province, Catalonia, Spain


Traditional architecture of Peratallada usually low stone arches coated, for stores and warehouses, while upper floor dedicated to cabin. Peratallada is a town in the municipality of Forallac, in the county of Baix Empordà, in Catalonia, Spain. It is located 22 km east of Girona. Its name is derived from pedra tallada, meaning 'carved stone'. Declared a historic-artistic monument, most of the buildings are built from stone carved from the fosse or moat which still encircles parts of this small fortified medieval town.


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Location: Peratallada, Girona Province, Catalonia, Spain
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