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Olesa de Montserrat
Municipality
Olesa with Sant Salvador de les Espases in background
Olesa with Sant Salvador de les Espases in background
Flag of Olesa de Montserrat
Flag
Coat of arms of Olesa de Montserrat
Coat of arms
Olesa de Montserrat is located in Province of Barcelona
Olesa de Montserrat
Olesa de Montserrat
Location in Province of Barcelona
Olesa de Montserrat is located in Spain
Olesa de Montserrat
Olesa de Montserrat
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Baix Llobregat
Area
 • Total 16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Elevation
124 m (407 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • 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.

  • Italy Nonantola, Italy
  • Germany Weingarten, Germany

See also

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