Alella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alella
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Sant Feliu Church
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 Alella
Location in Province of Barcelona
Alella
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Maresme | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.676 km2 (3.736 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 9,582 | |
| • Density | 990.3/km2 (2,565/sq mi) | |
| Demonyms | Alellenc, alellenca | |
| Postal code |
08328
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| Area code | 080039 | |
Alella is a lovely village in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Maresme area, which is called a comarca. You can find it right on the coast, nestled on the southwest side of the Catalan Coastal Range.
Alella is famous for its delicious wines and sparkling cava. It also makes wonderful perfumes. Many people who work in nearby Barcelona choose to live here. An old Roman road, the Via Augusta, still runs through the village today. This road once connected Rome all the way to Andalusia!
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How Many People Live in Alella?
This section shows how the number of people living in Alella has changed over the years. This is called demography.
| 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 |
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| 3,381 | 6,895 | 8,470 | 9,582 |
As you can see, Alella has grown quite a lot! In 1981, there were just over 3,000 people. By 2011, the population had almost tripled. This shows that many people enjoy living in this charming village.
Cool Buildings to See in Alella
Alella has some very old and interesting buildings. They show the history and different styles of architecture in the area.
- Church of Sant Feliu: This church was built a long time ago, during the Roman times. Inside, you can see a special piece of art called an Altarpiece. It was designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
- Cal Marqués: This is a grand house built in a style called neoclassical. This means it looks like ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
- Casa Alella or Les Quatre Torres: This building has an eclectic style. This means it mixes different architectural ideas from various periods. It's like a mix-and-match design!
- Masía Can Magarola: This is one of the oldest farmhouses in Alella. It still has parts of buildings that date back to the late 1200s and early 1300s. Imagine how much history these walls have seen!
Famous People from Alella
Some notable people were born or lived in Alella.
- Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia: Often known as Francisco Ferrer, he was a very important thinker. He believed strongly in education and wanted to create schools where children could learn freely. He worked to improve education for everyone.
- Marc Cucurella: He is a professional footballer. Marc plays for the well-known team Chelsea in England. He is a great example of a talented athlete from Alella.
See also
In Spanish: Alella para niños
