Figueres – small town with style
If you are looking for variety and feel like an urban feeling – at least in small formats – you should take a closer look at the charming little town of Figueres. The relaxed atmosphere invites you to a cozy city stroll a – although the wallet certainly doesn’t stay in the bag for long. From small, stylish boutiques to larger, well-known fashion chains – the small town offers a lot of shopping opportunities. The city is also not lacking in culinary delights. If you want to eat in a particularly nice ambience, it is best to look for one of the restaurants near the Església Sant Pere and watch the hustle and bustle of the city in a relaxed manner.
Dali everywhere!
But now to a man who made Figueres’ popularity rise significantly and to whom the city owes its artistic flair. Yes, you guessed right: Salvador Dali! Because what would a report about Figueres be without Catalonia’s most respected artists? Exactly – incomplete and past the focus of the city! When you stroll through Figueres in a relaxed manner, you always come across works of art from Dalí and you can see: The small town is visibly proud of the Surrealists.
Teatre-Museu Dalí – Figueres pride
This is probably the most impressive and striking Teatre-Museu Dalí in the center of the city. The matt rust-red facade with the oversized eggs, which, by the way, represented hope and love for Dalí, the huge, impressive dome roof and the beautiful front with the countless small details for which alone have to be planned for a few minutes alone guess what work of art is hiding behind the walls of the former municipal theater.
Night in the museum
In summer, the museum also offers something very special to art-loving visitors: Exclusive night tours Including glass of champagne – a Museum visit in style! But be careful! The guided tours, which take place from 22.00 – 01.00, are extremely popular, so book early enough is definitely a good idea. The short wait at the entrance can be endured well, because now in the evening there is a mild breeze in front of the museum doors and you no longer run the risk of flowing under the glowing sun, like one of Dalì’s famous clocks.
When you enter, a slight shiver will shiver down your spine. In the semi-circular inner courtyard, where the many different figures and sculptures with headlights are artistically staged, the view immediately wanders to the huge glass dome. The outdoor area exudes a special charm, especially at night, because now the stars above our heads sparkle – almost kitschy.
Figueres’ famous museum – fascinatingly multifaceted!
You further wind your way through the various rooms of the museum and you will be amazed: Dalí’s works were incredibly multifaceted. There is much more to the artist than just the melting time. One could study his works of art for hours and interpret every little detail. Dalí once said of his friend (but also rival) Picasso: “Picasso es un genio, yo también”, in German “Picasso is a genius, but so am I”. The gentleman wasn’t modest, but he was right anyway!
Surrealistic Superlatives
If you still haven’t had enough after a few hours in the Museum of Surrealist Superlatives, you can stock up on souvenirs in the subsequent museum shop. And who, like me, has developed a certain fascination with the artist’s motivation and life, grabs his autobiographical work “The Secret Life of Salvador Dalì” and begins to browse through…
Figueres is home to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which opened on 28 September 1974 in the building of the former municipal theatre. What is worth knowing before a visit is set out here.
Figueres at a glance
- Dali Theater Museum: Opened on September 28, 1974, in the building of the former municipal theater. The 19th-century neoclassical house burned out at the end of the civil war
- components: The converted theatre, plus crypt, Galatea Tower and the jewelry collection
- visit: Tickets can be bought online, open from Tuesday to Sunday, July and August daily
- Dalí triangle: belongs together with portlligat and púbol, see Dalí triangle
Frequently asked questions about Figueres
When was the Dalí Theatre-Museum opened?
On September 28, 1974. Dalí had designed and furnished the museum himself.
Where is the museum located?
In the building of the former Figueres Municipal Theater on the Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí.
Do you have to buy the tickets for the Dalí Theatre-Museum in advance?
The Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí recommends buying online. The opening hours change with the season, current times are on your website.
Sources: Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Dalí Theatre-Museum, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Dalí Triangle, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, 50 Years Theater Museum.
More: CHARGE FREE! International Circus Festival Figueres 2015, Wine Fair – 26ª Feria del Vino – Figueres 2010 at the Costa Brava.
