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La Pobla de Lillet
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La Pobla de Lillet is located in Province of Barcelona
La Pobla de Lillet
La Pobla de Lillet
Location in Province of Barcelona
La Pobla de Lillet is located in Spain
La Pobla de Lillet
La Pobla de Lillet
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Berguedà
Area
 • Total 51.4 km2 (19.8 sq mi)
Elevation
843 m (2,766 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,101
 • Density 21.420/km2 (55.48/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Poblatà

La Pobla de Lillet (pronounced la POB-bla tha lee-YET) is a charming town in Catalonia, Spain. It's a small community, also known as a municipality. The town is nestled in the upper valley of the Llobregat river. It is part of the Berguedà region, which is called a comarca in Catalonia. You can easily reach it from Guardiola de Berguedà by Road B-402.

Exploring La Pobla de Lillet

La Pobla de Lillet offers many interesting places to visit. It's a great spot for learning about history and enjoying nature.

Cool Places to Visit

  • Artigas Gardens: These beautiful gardens were designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. He created them in the early 1900s. It's a unique park with special bridges and structures.
  • Old Bridge: There's a historic bridge in town that dates back to the 15th century. It's a cool example of old architecture.
  • Sanctuary of Falgars: This is a special religious building. It offers a peaceful place to visit.
  • Fortress Remains: You can still see parts of an old fortress. This fortress was built in the late 13th century. It reminds us of the town's long history.

Getting Around

Narrow gauge railway museum in La Pobla de Lillet 24
A steam train from 1901 at the museum.

The Ferrocarril Turístic de l'Alt Llobregat [Wikidata] is a fun way to see the area. It's a special tourist railway with a narrow track. The train runs from the narrow gauge railway museum in La Pobla de Lillet. It goes all the way to the cement museum at Clot del Moro.

A Look Back in Time

La Pobla de Lillet has a rich history. Here are some key facts:

  • Castell de Lillet: This is a ruined castle located on a large rock. It's near the torrent of Junyent. The castle was first built in the 9th century. It was made stronger in the 14th century. The castle was used until the 15th century.
  • The Great Flood of 1864: On September 8, 1864, La Pobla de Lillet experienced a big flood. The flood washed away a mill and two houses. Sadly, a four-year-old boy also died during this event.

Fun Festivals

The town celebrates several lively festivals throughout the year:

  • Easter Monday: On this day, people celebrate with the Falgars Dance. They also have the Cinquagesma Festival.
  • First Sunday of October: This is when the town holds its main festival, called Festa Major del Roser. It's a big celebration for everyone.

See also

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