Sant Feliu de Llobregat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Feliu de Llobregat
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 Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Location in Province of Barcelona
Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 44,474 | ||
| • Density | 3,769/km2 (9,760/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Sanfeliuenc | ||
| Climate | Csa | ||
Sant Feliu de Llobregat is a city in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the province of Barcelona. This city is the main town of the Baix Llobregat area. Since 2005, it has also been the home of a bishopric, which means it has its own bishop.
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Discover Sant Feliu's Location
Sant Feliu is in the valley of the Llobregat river. It also reaches up to the Parc de Collserola, which is a large park. The closest mountains to the city are part of the Serra de Collserola. These include Puig d'Olorda (436.4 meters), Penya del Moro (375 meters), Puig Aguilar (387 meters), and Puig Sant Pere Màrtir (389 meters).
A stream called Riera de la Salut flows from the mountains through the city. It usually only has water after heavy rain.
Fun Festivals in Sant Feliu
Sant Feliu de Llobregat has several exciting festivals throughout the year.
Summer and Autumn Celebrations
- Saint Lawrence's Day: On August 10, the city celebrates Saint Lawrence's Day (Sant Llorenç). He is the patron saint of Sant Feliu.
- Autumn Festival: The Festa de la Tardor, or Autumn Festival, takes place in October.
Spring Festivals and Shows
- Spring Festival: The Festa de Primavera, also known as the Festival of the Rose (Festa de la Rosa), happens every May. This festival includes a special National Rose Show.
- Industrial Trade Show: At the same time as the Spring Festival, an Industrial Trade Show is held. This show highlights local businesses and industries.
- Butifarrasound Music Festival: On May 8 each year, the "El Buti" or Butifarrasound music festival brings music and fun to the city.
Famous People from Sant Feliu
Many talented people have come from Sant Feliu de Llobregat.
- Pedro Dot i Martínez (1885–1976): He was a very famous Spanish rose breeder. He created many beautiful types of roses.
- Joana Raspall i Juanola (1913–2013): A poet and novelist who wrote in Catalan.
- Juan Carlos Navarro (born 1980): A well-known basketball player. He was the captain for Spain's national basketball team.
- OBK (Jordi Sànchez and Miguel Arjona, both born 1968): A popular technopop music group.
- Mireia Lalaguna (born 1992): She was the first person from Spain to be crowned Miss World.
- Jordi Hurtado (born 1957): A famous television presenter in Spain. He hosts the program "Saber y Ganar."
Sant Feliu's Past: A Journey Through Time
Sant Feliu de Llobregat has a long and interesting history.
Early Beginnings
People lived in this area a very long time ago, even in the Stone Age. Evidence of ancient humans has been found in the Can Albareda area. There are also signs of Iberian and Roman people, for example, in the town square.
Naming the Town
In Roman times and part of the Middle Ages, the place had different names like Titian and Micano Tiano. The name Sant Feliu first appeared in the year 1002. This was in a document from the monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès. The name came from a small chapel dedicated to Saint Feliu (which means Felix in Catalan).
The church of Sant Llorenç (Saint Lawrence) was built in 1524. It was destroyed during the Civil War but has since been rebuilt. Before this church, Sant Feliu depended on nearby towns for its religious services.
Palace and Gardens
In the 1600s, a man named Jaime Falguera built a large palace in the town. It had huge gardens that stretched all the way to the Llobregat river. This property stayed with his family, the Marquis of Castellbell, for a long time. The palace was used until the 1900s. Today, the city owns the palace and what is left of its gardens. The National Rose Show is held there every May. You can still see a carriage from the Castellbell family in the old stables.
Growth and Industry
In 1855, a railway line was built connecting Barcelona and Vilafranca. Sant Feliu got its own train station, which helped the town grow. The town market was built in 1885.
Factories started to appear early in Sant Feliu. Textile factories, which made cloth, began using steam power. Bertrand (1861) and Solà and Sert (1893) were important companies. However, the town really became industrial in the 1900s when electricity became common.
Growing roses has also been a very important business in Sant Feliu since the early 1900s.
Becoming a City
King Alfonso XIII officially made Sant Feliu a city in 1929. In 1936, it became the capital of the Baix Llobregat area.
During the Civil War, some place names with royal or religious meanings were changed. The people of Sant Feliu were called "Roses del Llobregat." This was to honor the history of rose growing in the area by families like Dot and Camprubí. Forces supporting the Nationalists took over the Barcelona area in February 1939.
Modern Times
In 1948, a group called the Falange started "San Feliu Youth Radio." Even though it had a specific origin, it became quite independent. After a short break, it reopened in 1981 as Ràdio Sant Feliu.
In 1999, a new Dot and Camprubí Rose Garden was planted. This garden celebrates the work of Pedro Dot and other Spanish rose breeders. It has 20,000 roses and over 400 different kinds!
In 2005, Pope John Paul II made Sant Feliu a bishopric. This meant the church of Sant Llorenç became a cathedral.
Images for kids
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11 September (1714) monument
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Flag of Sant Feliu de Llobregat
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Coat of Arms of Sant Feliu de Llobregat
See also
In Spanish: Sant Feliu de Llobregat para niños
