Viver i Serrateix facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viver i Serrateix
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Municipality
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St. Michael's church, Viver
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Map showing location within Berguedà
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 Viver i Serrateix
Location in Province of Barcelona
Viver i Serrateix
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Berguedà | |
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| • Total | 66.8 km2 (25.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 | |
| • Density | 2.455/km2 (6.359/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Viverenc, viverenca, serrateixenc, serrateixenca | |
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Viver i Serrateix is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Berguedà area. The town's name comes from two smaller places, Viver and Serrateix, which joined together.
History of Viver i Serrateix
The area of Santa Maria de Serrateix was first settled around the year 940. For a long time, Viver and Serrateix were controlled by powerful families called the Barons of Viver. These barons lived in a castle in the town.
The barons owned the land until the 1600s. Then, they sold it to another family known as the Rajadell family. The current town of Viver i Serrateix was formed in the 1800s. This happened when the two main towns, Viver and Serrateix, decided to unite. Later, two more small towns, Mondarn and Pujol de Planes, also became part of this new municipality.
Buildings and Sights
The main church for the town today used to be the Monastery of Santa Maria de Serrateix. It is built in the Romanesque style, which is an old way of building with thick walls and round arches. This church still has one of its three original rounded sections called apses.
Next to the church is a cloister, which is a covered walkway around a courtyard. This cloister was built in the 1700s and is in the neoclassical style. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
In the middle of the town of Viver, you can find the Church of Sant Miquel. It was first made a church in 1187. However, the building you see today was mostly built in the 1600s. It shows the Renaissance style, which was popular for its balance and classical details. It also has some features from the later Gothic style. The church's tall belltower was added in 1798.
The old Church of Sant Pere is no longer used as a church. Instead, it now serves as the town hall, where local government meetings take place.
What People Do
Most people in Viver i Serrateix work with animals. This is called animal husbandry. They especially raise sheep and goats.
Growing crops is also very common in the area. Farmers mainly grow cereal plants. The most important cereals they grow are wheat, rye, and barley.
See also
In Spanish: Viver y Serrateix para niños
