Gandesa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gandesa
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Municipality
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Church door, Gandesa
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 Gandesa
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Terra Alta | |
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| • Total | 71.2 km2 (27.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,009 | |
| • Density | 42.26/km2 (109.46/sq mi) | |
| Climate | Csa | |
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Gandesa (pronounced gan-DEH-zah) is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is the main town of a region called Terra Alta, which is part of the Tarragona province.
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History of Gandesa
Ancient Times and Roman Influence
Long ago, people called the Iberians lived in the area around Gandesa. At a place called Coll del Moro, archaeologists have found remains of an ancient Iberian settlement. These people were part of the Ilercavones tribe, who lived here before the Romans arrived.
Famous Buildings and Architecture
Gandesa has a church with a very old and interesting Romanesque porch. Romanesque is a style of building from the Middle Ages.
The town is also home to a famous old winery. It is known in Catalonia as one of the "Wine Cathedrals." This building was designed in 1919 by an architect named Cèsar Martinell. It shows off the Modernisme and Noucentisme styles, which were popular in Catalonia.
Gandesa During the Spanish Civil War
Gandesa was a very important place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). In the summer of 1938, it was at the center of fierce fighting during the Battle of the Ebro. This included the Battle of Gandesa and the Siege of Gandesa.
During this time, Republican forces tried to push back the armies of General Franco. The battles around Gandesa are even mentioned in famous songs like "Jamie Foyers" and Si me quieres escribir. Today, there is a museum in Gandesa dedicated to the Battle of the Ebro, where you can learn more about this important historical event.
Plane Crash in 1948
On December 23, 1948, an Iberia Airlines Douglas DC-3 airplane crashed near Gandesa. Sadly, all 27 people on board died in the accident, which happened during bad weather.
See also
In Spanish: Gandesa para niños
