Come and experience inland Barcelona and let yourself be charmed by the tranquility. The counties from Anoia to Osona, passing through Bages and Moianès, are part of a rural territory, but there are also important cities as Manresa, Vic and Igualada. It is an agricultural environment shaped by man, but with an untamed wilderness of cliffs and thick forests. They are in the center of Catalonia and represent a historical legacy made up of cathedrals, castles, monasteries and charming towns that never end. Natural spaces that make up a unique landscape Nature has shaped the character of these lands and they will take your breath away. In the UNESCO World Geopark of Central Catalonia, natural parks such as the Park Montserrat Natural and the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park stand out. Places where the conglomerate rock in rounded shapes rises up, to the delight of climbers and hikers. The cliffs and forests are the protagonists in the Guilleries, Sau and Collsacabra area, where the water offers you a magnificent spectacle of waterfalls, until it finds calm in the Sau reservoir, where you can practice water activities such as kayaking. Amongst the nature and tranquility you can look up at the sky and enjoy the stars and the firmament under the cover of the darkness of the night. At the astronomical observatories of Castelltallat and Pujalt you can delve into the secrets of astronomy and enjoy a surprising and enriching time there. History and spirituality that have left their mark These natural environments have inspired the spirituality that has become part of our essence as a people. Do you want to discover it? For centuries, emblematic monasteries have been built there, such as Montserrat, which preserves the image of La Moreneta, patron saint of Catalonia; as well as those of Sant Benet de Bages, Santa Maria de l'Estany, Santa Maria de Lluçà or Sant Pere de Casserres. Of medieval origin, they tell us a lot about the birth of Catalonia, as well as the major castles that ruled and defended these lands, some as prominent as those of Cardona, Montesquiu, Balsareny or Claramunt. Visit monasteries and castles and travel back in time to the age of knights and legends. Cities in the inland region of Barcelona that combine tradition and modernity Today, the cities of Vic, Manresa and Igualada are service centers for the entire region and open the doors to a heritage of enormous interest. Visit Vic to see the Episcopal Museum and the cathedral, as well as a fabulous porched Plaça Major that represents the true heart of the town that it is. In Manresa you can admire the emblematic image of the Basilica of the Seu, the Cova de Sant Ignasi and the Old Bridge, and stroll through its historic center. In Igualada, let yourself be carried away by the modern spirit of the tannery district and the canal, living witnesses of a past linked to the textile industry. You can discover this industrial tradition, both in Igualada and in other places. Close by, there is Capellades, which preserves an interesting paper mill. And in Cardona you can visit the Salt Mines, with a unique underground route through the interior of the salt mountain. Don't forget to also explore the charming historic center of Cardona. There are many charming towns along Paisatges Barcelona where you can let your imagination run wild as you transport yourself to other eras. Rupit and Mura are perhaps the most emblematic, although the list would be much longer . Discover them. Local gastronomy and products with designation of origin Find some time to sit at the table and enjoy the gastronomy. The local cuisine is made with local products. The most recognized are those that come from pork, especially Vic's whip, with its own PGI, llonganissa, bull or lardons. But the vegetable garden also provides such varied and tasty ingredients as black peas, chickpeas from Oristà, beans from Castellfollit del Boix, truffles and mushrooms or cracked corn. Montserrat curd and many types of cheeses complete a local production that you will not be able to resist, and even less so if you pair it with DO Pla de Bages wines and let yourself be guided by its wine tourism offer. Festivals, celebrations and traditions that combine past, present and future Modernity and tradition combine at the festivals and celebrations of Paisatges Barcelona. Among the most historic, there are the Llum de Manresa festivals, the caramelles de Súria, the enramadas de Sallent, the carnival of Torelló, the festival of the Pino de Centelles, the festival of Tonis de Taradell and the parade of the Three Kings in Igualada. A more recent tradition is the European Balloon Festival which fills the sky of Igualada. All are intense and emotive experiences. Paisatges Barcelona has a lot to offer you. Come discover it and experience it.