Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses

The Museo de la Ciudadela de Roses occupies a Renaissance fortress with thick ancient walls and archaeological remains across multiple time periods. The complex displays structures and artifacts showing how different civilizations lived and built in this location.

The site began as a Greek settlement called Rhode and was later shaped by Romans and medieval peoples. In the 16th century, King Charles V built the fortress to protect the coastal region.

The museum displays regional history through artifacts and documents spanning multiple periods. Visitors can see how Mediterranean trade and maritime life shaped the people who lived here over centuries.

Visiting on weekdays works better than weekends for a quieter experience to explore the structures and grounds. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk on uneven terrain and bring shade from the midday sun.

You can see remains from four different cultures layered on top of each other like an open history book in one place. This shows how this location mattered to many different peoples across thousands of years.

Location: Roses

Address: Av. de Rhode, s/n, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 10:00-14:00

Phone: +34972151466

Website: https://rosescultura.cat/ca/la-ciutadella.html

GPS coordinates: 42.26566,3.17057

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42