Lladó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lladó
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 Lladó
Location in Province of Girona
Lladó
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | .svg){kind=small} Girona |
| Comarca |  Alt Empordà |
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| • Total | 13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 787 |
| • Density | 58.30/km2 (151.0/sq mi) |
Lladó (Catalan pronunciation: [ʎəˈðo]) is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a municipality located in the Alt Empordà area of the Province of Girona.
Lladó is known for its old buildings. It has an Augustinian Monastery that dates back to the 11th century. There is also a beautiful Romanesque church in the village.
Discovering Lladó's Past
The first official mention of Lladó was in the year 977. This happened when a Count and Bishop named Miró gave some vineyards and land to the Sant Pere de Rodes monastery. This document helps us understand the early history of the area.
In 1089, the religious life at the Santa Maria de Lladó church was brought back. From that time on, the village of Lladó began to grow and develop around this important church. The church became the center of daily life for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Lladó para niños
