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Museu Darder. Espai d' interpretació de l'Estany
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Address:
Plaça dels estudis, 2
Zip Code:
17820
Town:
Banyoles
Telephone:
972 57 44 67
Fax:
972 57 16 60
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Francesc d’Assís Darder i Llimona was born in Barcelona and, following family tradition, became a vet; but his interest in natural history meant he dedicated himself to preserving animals (taxidermy).
He was the founder and first director of the Barcelona Zoo, also being an important researcher in the field of taxidermy and breeding domestic animals.
He came to Banyoles in 1910 attracted by the fishing opportunities at the lake, rather poor with regards to species diversity.
In collaboration with the Town Council, he started to repopulate the lake via a popular celebration known as the Festa del Peix (Fish Day), where different species of young fish were set free in the lake. A year later, the council named him Adopted Son of the town of Banyoles, in recognition of his work.
Horary:
Opening times: Winter (September 1st-June 30th) – Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 6:30 pm. Sunday, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Summer (July 1st-August 31st) – Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm. Sunday, 10:30 am to 2 pm.
Getting here:
The museum is located near the old town of Banyoles, at no. 2 Plaça Estudis. It is a building that once housed the old Public Schools.
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