Cardona, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Catalonia
Cardona
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Bages | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 66.7 km2 (25.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 506 m (1,660 ft) | |
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| • Total | 4,652 | |
| • Density | 69.75/km2 (180.64/sq mi) | |
Cardona is a town in Spain, located in the Catalonia region. It is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northwest of the city of Barcelona. The town sits on a hill, almost surrounded by the Cardener river.
Cardona is famous for its unique mountain of rock salt. This mountain is called Muntanya de Sal, which means "Salt Mountain". The salt is often clear or see-through. People have been mining salt from this hill since the time of the Roman Empire. Artists in Cardona have used pieces of this salt to create beautiful carvings like images and decorations.
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Exploring Cardona's History
Cardona has several interesting historical places to visit. These sites show the town's long and rich past.
Cardona Castle
The Castle of Cardona is a very old castle built high up on a hill. It offers amazing views of the surrounding area. Today, part of the castle is a special hotel called a Parador.
St. Vincenç Church
The Church of St. Vincenç was built in the 11th century. This means it is over 900 years old! It is a great example of Romanesque architecture, a style of building from that time. The entrance of the church once had colorful murals (wall paintings). Some pieces of these paintings were saved and can now be seen at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Sant Miquel Church
The Church of Sant Miquel was first built in the 11th century. It was later rebuilt in the 14th century in the Gothic style. This church holds a special artwork called a polyptych by an artist named Pere Vall. It shows St. Anne, the Virgin, and St. Amador. The church also has a baptismal font from the 15th century.
Fun Local Festivals
Cardona celebrates several lively festivals throughout the year. These events are a great way to experience the local culture.
- Caramelles: This festival takes place on the Sunday of Passover.
- Mercat de la ganga: You can find this market on the first Sunday of February.
- Fira de Pentecostés: This fair is held on the first Sunday of June.
- Fira de la Llenega: This event happens on the last Sunday of October.
- Festa Major: The main town festival is celebrated on the second-to-last weekend in September.
- Aplec de Cardona: This gathering takes place on September 18th.
Famous People from Cardona
Some notable people have come from Cardona.
- Serafín Marsal (1862–1956): A famous sculptor from Paraguay.
- Berto Romero: A well-known comedian.
Cardona's Twin Town
Cardona has a special connection with another town across the world.
See also
In Spanish: Cardona para niños
