Sant Mori facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Mori
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Municipality
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Castle of Sant Mori
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 Sant Mori
Location in Province of Girona
Sant Mori
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Alt Empordà | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 177 | ||
| • Density | 23.60/km2 (61.1/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | santmorienc / santmorienca | ||
Sant Mori is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the comarca (a type of region) called Alt Empordà. It is found in the Girona area of Catalonia, Spain.
This charming town sits on the right side of the Fluvià river. It is surrounded by other towns: Sant Miquel de Fluvià to the north, Ventalló to the east, Saus to the south, and Palau de Santa Eulàlia to the west.
The people of Sant Mori mostly earn their living from farming (agriculture) and raising animals (animal husbandry). More recently, tourism has also become an important part of their economy.
Sant Mori has a long history! In the 15th century, it was known as a "barony," which meant it was ruled by a baron. Later, in 1893, it became a "marquisate," ruled by a marquis. A very important event happened here during a war: Queen Juana Enríquez and her son Ferdinand II of Aragon stayed in Sant Mori's castle. They even held a special meeting called the Parliament of the Corts Catalanes there in October 1466.
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Exploring Sant Mori: Places to Visit
Sant Mori has several interesting places that tell stories of its past.
Historic Churches
- Saint Mauricio's Church: This church was built in the 18th century, making it over 200 years old!
- Sant Julià's Church: This church is even older, built in a style called Pre-Romanic. This means it was built before the Romanesque style became popular.
Sant Mori Castle
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The Sant Mori Castle is a very special building. It looks more like a grand palace than a strong fort. It was built on top of even older ruins, showing that people have lived and built here for a very long time. You can learn more about it by visiting its website: www.castellsantmori.com/.
Ancient Village Site
- Archeological site of an Iberian village: This is a place where scientists have found remains of an ancient village built by the Iberians. The Iberians were people who lived in this part of Spain long, long ago, even before the Romans arrived!
See also
In Spanish: San Mori para niños
