Cerdanyola del Vallès facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cerdanyola del Vallès
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 Cerdanyola del Vallès
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Occidental | ||
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| • Total | 30.6 km2 (11.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 57,740 | ||
| • Density | 1,887/km2 (4,887/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Cerdanyolenc, cerdanyolenca | ||
Cerdanyola del Vallès is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a municipality located in the Vallès Occidental area. The town sits on the north side of the Collserola ridge.
Cerdanyola del Vallès is easy to reach. It has major roads like the A-7 and C-58 motorways. The N-150 road also passes through. You can also get there by train using the Renfe railway lines R4, R7, and R12.
This town is famous for a few important places. It is home to the main campus of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. This is a big university located in an area called Bellaterra. Cerdanyola del Vallès also hosts the ALBA (synchrotron). This is a special science facility where scientists use powerful light to study tiny things. It is part of the Barcelona Synchrotron Park.
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What to See in Cerdanyola del Vallès
Cerdanyola del Vallès has grown a lot in the last 100 years. Because of this, most of its buildings are quite new and modern.
Modern and Old Buildings
The local church is built in a modernist style. This means it has new and interesting designs. The Sant Marçal castle looks old, but it was rebuilt in a neogothic style. This means it was made to look like old Gothic castles.
Gardens and Ancient History
You can visit the botanical gardens of El Pedregar. These gardens are also in Bellaterra. They have a cool collection of sculptures to see. If you are interested in history, you can find ancient remains from the Iberians. These were people who lived in Spain a very long time ago. These remains are shown at the Ca n'Oliver Iberian Settlement and Museum.
Famous People from Cerdanyola del Vallès
Some well-known people were born or grew up in Cerdanyola del Vallès.
- Ramon Sauló (born 1954), a singer and graphic designer.
- Yolanda Ramos (born 1968), an actress and comedian.
- Abril Zamora (born 1981), an actress, screenwriter, and director.
See also
In Spanish: Sardañola del Vallés para niños
