Olesa de Montserrat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olesa de Montserrat
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Municipality
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Olesa with Sant Salvador de les Espases in background
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 Olesa de Montserrat
Location in Province of Barcelona
Olesa de Montserrat
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
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| • Total | 16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 23,779 | ||
| • Density | 1,432/km2 (3,710/sq mi) | ||
Olesa de Montserrat is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in an area called Baix Llobregat. A "municipality" is like a local government area, and a "comarca" is a region in Catalonia.
Olesa de Montserrat is famous for a few things. People know it for its delicious olive oil and its history of making textiles. But most of all, it's known for its amazing Passion play. This play, called La Passió d'Olesa, tells a story from the past. It was first written about in 1538. In 1996, the play even set a world record! A total of 726 people performed on stage at the same time.
Exploring Olesa de Montserrat: Main Sights
If you visit Olesa de Montserrat, there are some cool places to see:
- Torre del Relotge: This means "Clock Tower." It's a historic tower that stands out in the town.
- Monastery of Sant Pere Sacama: A monastery is a building where monks or nuns live and work. This one is called Sant Pere Sacama.
- Rural chapel of Sant Salvador de les Espases: A chapel is a small church. This one is in the countryside and has a special name, Sant Salvador de les Espases.
Global Connections: Twin Towns
Olesa de Montserrat has "twin towns" in other countries. This means they have a special friendship and often share culture and ideas.
Nonantola, Italy
Weingarten, Germany
See also
In Spanish: Olesa de Montserrat para niños
