Terrassa - Wikipedia
WEBTerrassa (Catalan pronunciation:, Spanish: Tarrasa) is a city in central-eastern Catalonia ().It is one of the two capitals of Vallès Occidental county, along with Sabadell.. The name Terrassa derives from Latin Terracia, either from earlier Terracium castellum (“earthen castle”), or meaning "terrace", "area of flat land".. It is the site of Roman Egara [], a …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Terrassa - Tripadvisor
WEB3. Esglesies de Sant Pere (Seu d'Ègara) 147. Churches & Cathedrals. The home of the former Bishopric of Egara, in the Churches of Sant Pere in Terrassa, is an exceptional architectural ensemble in Europe. Founded in the middle of the 5th century, La Seu d'Egara makes it possible to travel back in time to the end of the Roman Empire and the ...
Terrassa: What to See and Do - Barcelona Lowdown
WEBEl Torre del Palau. The medieval town of Terrassa grew up around a castle, el Castell Palau, during the ninth century. Most of the castle was torn down in 1891, leaving only one tower, el Torre del Palau, which is located near the town hall in the centre of Terrassa. The tower is now part of the Museum of Terrassa, a small museum dedicated to ...
Best Things To Do In Terrassa - Culture Trip
WEBMay 21, 2018 · The Castle and Charterhouse of Vallparadís. This ancient castle is located in the Vallparadís gardens and is one of the six branches of the Museum of Terrassa. Constructed sometime in the 12th century, the castle was the home of local counts and nobles until it was converted into a country-house or “ masia” in the 19th century.
Tourism in Terrassa. What to see. Tourist information | spain.info
WEBMax 20ºC / Min 9ºC. In the region of Vallès Occidental, Barcelona, we find the town of Terrassa. The backdrop of this ancient Roman municipality is made up of the mountains from Muntanya de Monserrat Nature Reserve, and Sant Llorenç del Munt i L´Obac Nature Reserve. The town, home to the Egara diocese back in the 5th century, has a rich ...
Terrassa, Spain: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBA mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Châteauform' Campus La Mola. 770. Hotel Don Candido. 316. from $77/night. Hotel Terrassa Confort. 187.
Terrassa | Catalonia, Barcelona, Textile Industry | Britannica
WEBAlso in Terrassa is the Biosca Museum of historic textiles and a school for textile engineers. The city’s main economic activity has for centuries been the manufacture of woolens; other products are nylon, cottons, carpets, mosaics, and glass. There are also mechanical and electrical industries. Pop. (2007 est.) mun., 202,136.
Terrassa - Visit Barcelona
WEBTerrassa was a farming and wool-producing town until the time of the industrial revolution in the early 19th century. During the 150 years that followed, the textile industry became the economic engine of the new town. Artisans' workshops were transformed into steam-powered factories which dotted the landscape with chimneys belching out smoke.
Terrassa - Creative Cities Network - UNESCO
WEBAs a Creative City of Film, Terrassa envisages: fostering intercultural dialogue among young audiences through the ‘Film at School’ programme which seeks to train teachers in technical and practical storytelling methods and film production, which will be widely disseminated among other Creative Cities through the creation of hubs - the ...
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Terrassa (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEB3. Esglesies de Sant Pere (Seu d'Ègara) 147. Churches & Cathedrals. The home of the former Bishopric of Egara, in the Churches of Sant Pere in Terrassa, is an exceptional architectural ensemble in Europe. Founded in the middle of the 5th century, La Seu d'Egara makes it possible to travel back in time to the end of the Roman Empire and the ...
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