Santa Cecilia facts for kids

Santa Cecilia (which means Saint Cecilia in English) is a name used for many different things around the world. It can be a place, a building, a music group, or even a ship! This article will help you learn about some of the interesting things named Santa Cecilia.

Places Named Santa Cecilia

Many towns, cities, and neighborhoods are named Santa Cecilia. You can find them in different countries.

Santa Cecilia in Brazil

Brazil has several places called Santa Cecilia:

• Santa Cecília, Santa Catarina: This is a city in the state of Santa Catarina.
• Santa Cecília (district of São Paulo): This is a part of the big city of São Paulo. It includes a district and a neighborhood.
• Santa Cecília, Paraíba: This is another town, called a municipality, in the state of Paraíba.
• Santa Cecília do Pavão, Paraná: This is a municipality in the state of Paraná.
• Santa Cecília do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul: This is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
• Santa Cecília, Porto Alegre: This is a neighborhood in the city of Porto Alegre.

Santa Cecilia in Spain

Spain also has places named Santa Cecilia:

• Santa Cecilia, Province of Burgos: This is a municipality in the region of Castile and León.
• Santa Cecilia del Alcor: This is another municipality in the Palencia province of Castile and León.
• Santa Cecília de Voltregà: This municipality is in Catalonia, Spain.

Other Places Called Santa Cecilia

• Santa Cecilia District, Costa Rica: This district is in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
• Santa Cecilia, Sucumbíos, Ecuador: This is a village in Ecuador. It is also near the Santa Cecilia Airport.
• Santa Cecilia, Mexico: This town is in the State of Mexico. It is known for a special ancient site called Santa Cecilia Acatitlan.

Buildings Named Santa Cecilia

Several important buildings, especially churches and monasteries, are named Santa Cecilia.

Churches and Chapels

• Santa Cecilia in Trastevere: This is a very old church in Rome, Italy. It was built in the 5th century, which means it is over 1500 years old!
• Santa Cecilia Chapel: This chapel is in Gozo, Malta. It was built in the 16th century. It was a Roman Catholic chapel but stopped being used for religious services in 1644. It is near the Santa Cecilia Tower.

Towers and Monasteries

• Santa Cecilia Tower: This tower is also in Gozo, Malta. It was built in the 17th century.
• Santa Cecília de Elins: This was once a Benedictine monastery in Catalonia, Spain. Monasteries are places where monks or nuns live and worship.
• Santa Cecília de Montserrat: This is another Benedictine monastery in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in Marganell.

Music and Santa Cecilia

Santa Cecilia is also a very important name in music. Saint Cecilia is known as the patron saint of musicians.

Music Groups and Schools

• La Santa Cecilia: This is a popular American band. They play a mix of different music styles.
• Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia: This is a famous music institution in Rome, Italy. It is one of the oldest music academies in the world.
• Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia: This is a well-known Italian orchestra. It is part of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
• Orquesta Clásica Santa Cecilia: This is a Spanish orchestra that started in 2001. They play classical music.
• Conservatorio Santa Cecilia: This is a music conservatory in Rome. A conservatory is a special school where people learn to play music.

Music Venues

• Auditorium Santa Cecilia: This is a concert hall in Rome, Italy. It is part of a larger music complex called Parco della Musica. Many concerts and musical events happen here.

Other Uses of Santa Cecilia

• Santa Cecília (São Paulo Metro): This is a railway station in Brazil. It is part of the São Paulo Metro system.
• Santa Cecilia Airport: This airport is located in Santa Cecilia, Ecuador. It helps people travel by air to and from the village.
• Deportivo Santa Cecilia: This is a football (soccer) team from Nicaragua. They play in football leagues.

See also

In Spanish: Santa Cecilia para niños