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Castelló d'Empúries
Municipality
Santa Maria de Castelló
Flag of Castelló d'Empúries
Flag
Coat of arms of Castelló d'Empúries
Coat of arms
Castelló d'Empúries is located in Province of Girona
Castelló d'Empúries
Castelló d'Empúries
Location in Province of Girona
Castelló d'Empúries is located in Catalonia
Castelló d'Empúries
Castelló d'Empúries
Location in Catalonia
Castelló d'Empúries is located in Spain
Castelló d'Empúries
Castelló d'Empúries
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Flag of Girona province (unofficial).svg Girona
Comarca Flag of Alt Emporda.svg Alt Empordà
Area
 • Total 42.3 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 10,820
 • Density 255.8/km2 (662.5/sq mi)

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà area of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) east of the city of Figueres.

About Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a historic town. It has played an important role in the region's past. Today, it is a charming place to visit.

A Look at Its Past

In the year 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the main city, or capital, of the Empúries county. This happened because the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, was too often attacked by pirates.

Between 1325 and 1341, Castelló d'Empúries grew a lot. It became a very important and busy town. However, it stopped being the capital in 1385. This was when the county joined the larger Crown of Aragon.

Where is it Located?

The old part of Castelló d'Empúries is quite close to a newer, bigger town called Empuriabrava. Empuriabrava is a modern urban area right on the beautiful coastline of the Costa Brava.

Mapa Estany de Castelló d'Empúries 02
An old map showing the lake near Castelló d'Empúries. This coastal lake no longer exists today.

Famous People from Castelló d'Empúries

  • Pilar Nouvilas i Garrigolas (1854-1938), a talented painter.

See also

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