Nearby you can see another fragment of the ancient fortress walls - Porte Notre Dame. It was erected in 1478 by order of Louis XI. Since its construction, the Notre Dame was considered the main city gate. The gate we can see today is remarkable for its perfectly preserved interior decoration - it has an ancient spiral staircase and a massive wooden door. The historical building also houses a museum, the exposition of which is devoted to the ancient culture of the region and the most significant events in its history.
Movie enthusiast in Perpignan should definitely visit the historical Cinema Castillet opened in 1911. The cinema has remained one of the local residents' favorite leisure facilities for more than a hundred years. The historical building has managed to almost completely preserve a rich decoration of its facade. Despite its vintage look, the cinema with 8 comfortable halls is characterized by first-class technical equipment.
A kind of special attraction of the city is Perpignan Railway Station. It is particularly attractive for the fact that Salvador Dali himself worked on the station building's design. Visitors to the station can admire its unique artistic masterpieces even now. Besides that, the station building is distinguished by an abundance of unusual modern elements. It accommodates many interesting stores and souvenir shops.
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