Casserres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casserres
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 Casserres
Location in Province of Barcelona
Casserres
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Berguedà | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 611 m (2,005 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,572 | |
| • Density | 53.29/km2 (138.02/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Casserrenc, casserrenca | |
Casserres is a cool town and a municipality in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It's part of an area called Berguedà. The name Casserres comes from a really old medieval castle, which was once called Castrum Serris. This tells us the town has a long history!
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Geography of Casserres
Casserres is located about 12 kilometers (that's about 7.5 miles) from Berga, which is the main town of the Berguedà area. Two small streams, the Clarà and Meriola, flow through the land here. The bigger Llobregat river also forms one of the town's borders.
Most of the farming in Casserres is what we call dryland farming. This means farmers grow crops without needing extra water from irrigation. They mostly grow cereals like wheat or barley, and also potatoes. People in Casserres also raise animals.
Cool Places to See in Casserres
Casserres has some really old and interesting places to visit. They show a lot about the town's history!
Historic Churches and Chapels
- Church of the Mare de Déu dels Àngels: This church was built way back in the 1300s! Inside, you can see a beautiful Baroque altar from 1704.
- Church of Sant Pau de Casserres: This church is even older, from the 1100s. Its old wall paintings are kept safe in the Museu Diocesà de Solsona.
- Neo-gothic church of l'Ametlla de Casserres: This church has a special style called Neo-gothic, which means it looks like very old Gothic churches but was built more recently.
- Hermitage of Sant Miquel de Fonogadell: A hermitage is a small chapel, and this one is built in the Romanesque style, which is very old and sturdy.
Ancient Settlements
- Remains of the Iberian settlement of el Serrat dels Tres Hereus: This is a super interesting spot! You can see what's left of an ancient village built by the Iberians. They were people who lived in this area thousands of years ago, even before the Romans!
See also
In Spanish: Caserras para niños
