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Verges
Municipality
Verges seen from the air
Verges seen from the air
Flag of Verges
Flag
Coat of arms of Verges
Coat of arms
Verges is located in Province of Girona
Verges
Verges
Location in Province of Girona
Verges is located in Spain
Verges
Verges
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Baix Empordà
Area
 • Total 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,189
 • Density 122.6/km2 (317.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vergelità, vergelitana
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
17211

Verges is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Province of Girona. About 1,189 people live there. Verges is known for its special traditions and history.

Discover Verges!

This town is famous for a unique celebration. It is called the Dansa de la Mort. This means "Dance of Death" in English.

The Ancient Dance of Death

Every year, on Holy Thursday, Verges comes alive. People perform the Dansa de la Mort. This special dance has been happening for hundreds of years. It is probably the last remaining "Dance of Death" in Europe. People have performed it without stopping since the Middle Ages.

Famous People from Verges

Many interesting people were born in Verges. Here are a few:

  • Francesc Cambó (1876-1947): He was an important politician.
  • Lluís Llach (1948): He is a famous singer.
  • Maria Perpinyà Sais (1901-1994): She was a talented writer and journalist.

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