{"product_id":"9788497918336","title":"Walking tours of the Penedès castles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWalking excursions through the castles of the Penedès\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical guide that combines hiking with the medieval history of the Penedès. This manual proposes 18 walking itineraries that connect 47 castles, watchtowers, and fortified farmhouses built between the 9th and 13th centuries. Each route is complemented by detailed fact sheets for the monuments and accounts of local legends that transport the reader to life on the county's frontier. A work designed both for planning the trip from home and for consulting during the hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book structures its content into three levels of use: pre-reading, on-site consultation, and route guidance. It presents a catalog of 47 heritage elements, including Romanesque castles, watchtowers, signal towers, and fortified farmhouses. A descriptive sheet is provided for each, including historical and architectural data. The 18 proposed itineraries traverse the Penedès territory, following a narrative of tales that explain the legends of the area from castle to castle. Thus, the hiker not only discovers the landscape but also understands what life was like on the medieval frontier of the County of Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHiking and trekking in the Penedès\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval military architecture: Romanesque castles and defense towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the County of Barcelona frontier (9th-13th centuries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePenedès legends and oral traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFortified heritage and historical farmhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hikers and trekkers interested in combining walking routes with medieval history. Also for enthusiasts of the architectural heritage of the Penedès who wish to see castles, towers, and fortified farmhouses in person. Especially useful for those looking for a guide that integrates practical route information with historical context and legendary narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e18 detailed routes connecting 47 heritage elements of the Penedès.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptive fact sheets for each castle, tower, or fortified farmhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal legends that enrich the tour experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical approach: valid for planning at home and consulting during the excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the physical and historical environment of the medieval frontier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Borrego Pérez, Juan Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Hiking and trekking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Electronic Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 190 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original proposal that merges a hiking guide, heritage catalog, and collection of legends. Its manageable format and fact-sheet structure facilitate its use both at home and in the field. It is especially attractive for those who wish to explore the Penedès from a historical and cultural perspective, beyond a simple scenic route. The inclusion of traditional tales provides a differential narrative value that enriches the hiker's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405172891995,"sku":"9788497918336","price":11.37,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791833.jpg?v=1781824492","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497918336","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}