Beautiful Santa Maria del Mar church remains the main religious symbol of the city. It has been built in honor of St. Mary - the patroness of fishermen and navigators. The construction of the church was fully completed in 1776. It was very small initially. By the 20th century, it was partially destroyed, so the first major restructuring began. The new church turned out to be more spacious. Well-known architects and artists labored to design it. Nowadays, visitors can admire skillful stained-glass windows, murals, stucco moldings and other decorative elements that were created more than a hundred years ago.
Salou has preserved many beautiful old villas. One of the most impressive is Casa Bonet. It was built in 1918. One of the most talented students Antonio Gaudi worked on the project of this villa. The luxurious villa features a rich facade decor. Its windows retain ancient wooden frames and carved elements. The main entrance is a traditionally-tiled staircase. Now, the villa is privately owned, so they don't conduct tours. Travelers have an opportunity to admire this historical beauty, as well as the exotic garden, and make spectacular photos in front of the old villa.
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