Riudoms facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Riudoms
Municipality
Parish church of St. James
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Riudoms Location in Catalonia
Autonomous community	Catalonia, Spain
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Baix Camp
Area
• Total	32.4 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation	126 m (413 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	6,565
• Density	202.6/km2 (524.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Riudomenc
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	43330

Riudoms is a town in the Baix Camp area of Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the province of Tarragona, about five kilometers from the larger city of Reus.

This town is known for its history and for being a possible birthplace of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.

A Look Back at Riudoms' History

Riudoms has a long and interesting history! It started as a small farming settlement during Roman times. Archaeologists have found old Roman remains and coins here.

From Roman Times to a New Town

After the Romans, the area became less populated when Muslims ruled the region in the 8th century. Later, in 1150, a Norman knight named Robert d'Aguiló took control of the area. He was working for the Catalan count.

Robert d'Aguiló then gave the land of Riudoms to Arnau de Palomar on January 24, 1150. A castle was built, and a new town grew up around it.

The Birthplace of Antoni Gaudí?

Many people believe that Riudoms is the birthplace of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. He designed the incredible Sagrada Família church in Barcelona. Gaudí is one of the most well-known creators of the artistic style called Modernisme.

What Riudoms Produces

Historically, the main product grown in Riudoms was the hazelnut. Today, hazelnut farming is not as common as it used to be. Another important product from the area is extra virgin olive oil.

Gallery

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  El Cavall dels Nebot

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  Mas de la Calderera, a house believed to be where Antoni Gaudí was born.

See also

In Spanish: Riudoms para niños