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Technical Museum of the Empordà
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The Technical Museum of the Empordà, also known as the Museu Tècnic de l'Empordà, is a fascinating museum in Figueres dedicated to the history of technology and transportation in the region. Housed in a former water tower and industrial building, the museum features an impressive collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and other mechanical devices from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can see rare vehicles such as a 1910 Hispano-Suiza, classic motorcycles like the Bultaco, and even early agricultural machinery. The museum also includes exhibits on the history of local industries, such as cork production and textile manufacturing. Interactive displays and restored machines bring the industrial past to life, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
Don't miss
- A 1910 Hispano-Suiza automobile, one of the oldest in Spain
- A collection of vintage motorcycles, including Bultaco, Montesa, and Ossa
- Early bicycles and velocipedes from the 19th century
- Agricultural machinery and tools used in the Empordà region
- A section on the history of the cork industry, a key local trade
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