Cornudella de Montsant facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cornudella de Montsant
Municipality
The town with the massive escarpments in the background
Coat of arms
Cornudella de Montsant Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Priorat
Area
• Total	63.5 km2 (24.5 sq mi)
Elevation	533 m (1,749 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	964
• Density	15.181/km2 (39.32/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Cornudellenc
Postal code	43360

A giant paella being cooked during the village festival

Cornudella de Montsant is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Priorat region. This area is in the north-west of the region. The town sits below the Montsant range and the Prades Mountains.

The Siurana reservoir is found in this area. It provides drinking water for the town. Cornudella de Montsant is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

The town earns money from tourism and agriculture. Farmers here grow wine grapes and hazelnuts. It is also a very popular place for rock climbing. People from all over the world come to climb here.

Exploring Cornudella de Montsant

You can visit the Sant Joan del Codolar Hermitage near the village. This is a quiet and historic place. The town offers many outdoor activities. Its stunning mountains make it a great spot for adventurers.

A Look into Cornudella's History

In the Middle Ages, Cornudella de Montsant was part of the Barony of Entença. This was an important historical area. The town has a rich past.

Famous People and Buildings

A famous painter and monk named Joaquim Juncosa was born here. He later moved to the nearby monastery of Scala Dei. There, he painted many beautiful pictures and frescoes.

The old winery in Cornudella de Montsant is very special. It is sometimes called one of Catalonia's 'Wine Cathedrals'. This building was designed by the architect Cèsar Martinell. It shows off the unique building styles of the Modernisme and Noucentisme periods.

See also

In Spanish: Cornudella para niños