An informative museum, 2km from Tirig, itself 10km southwest of Sant Mateu. It presents a detailed overview of prehistoric art and El Maestrazgo’s World Heritage ensemble of rock paintings (info in various languages available). There's a reproduction of the most interesting piece – a hunting scene. From here, free guided walks to the painting sites leave a few times daily.
Museo de Valltorta
Castellón Province
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