Granollers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granollers
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Municipality
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Granollers Town Hall
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 Granollers
Location in Catalonia
Granollers
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Catalonia | ||
| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Oriental | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 61,983 | ||
| • Density | 4,160/km2 (10,770/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Granollerí, granollerina Granollerins, granollerines |
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| Climate | Cfa | ||
Granollers is a lively city in central Catalonia, Spain. It's located about 30 kilometers (18 miles) northeast of Barcelona. Granollers is the main city and capital of the Vallès Oriental region.
In the past, Granollers was known for its textile industry. Today, it is a busy business center. However, some parts of the city, like the Palou area, still have farms.
Granollers is part of a larger urban area. This area includes nearby towns like Canovelles and Les Franqueses del Vallès. The Congost River flows through the city. This river is a branch of the Besòs River. Granollers is considered an important part of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
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Granollers History
Granollers has a long and interesting history. It has grown from a small town into a modern city.
Spanish Civil War Impact
During the Spanish Civil War, in May 1938, Granollers experienced a bombing. This event caused many civilian deaths. It was a difficult time for the city's residents.
Famous Places in Granollers
Granollers has several important buildings and landmarks. They show the city's rich history and architecture.
La Porxada
La Porxada is a very old and famous building. It was built during the Renaissance period. In the past, it was used to store grain. Today, it is a symbol of Granollers.
Sant Domènec Hospital
On Corró street, you can find the old hospital of Sant Domènec. This building has been restored and is now the Francesc Tarafa theatre. It is a great example of Gothic architecture.
Sant Esteve Church
The church of Sant Esteve is in the city center. It has parts that date back to the 15th century. These parts show Gothic design. The church also has a unique octagonal (eight-sided) tower.
Famous People from Granollers
Many notable people have connections to Granollers. Some were born here, and others lived here.
- King Peter V of Aragon died in Granollers.
- Bishop Martin Griver was born in Granollers. He later died in Perth, Australia.
- Gerard López is a football player. He played for Barcelona and Spain.
- Jordi López is also a footballer.
- Marc Valiente is another footballer from Granollers.
- Aleix Espargaró is a famous motorcycle racer.
- Pol Espargaró is also a motorcycle racer and Aleix's brother.
- Abraham Minero is a footballer.
- Jordi Benito was a well-known artist.
- Dani Mateo is a TV host, journalist, and comedian.
- Lamine Yamal is a young football player for Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
See also
In Spanish: Granollers para niños
