Province of Barcelona

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Barcelona is a province of eastern Spain, in the center of the autonomous community of Catalonia. The province is bordered by the provinces of Tarragona, Lleida, and Girona, and by the Mediterranean Sea. Its area is 7,726 km². 5,743,402 people live in the province, of whom about 29% live within the administrative limits of the city of Barcelona, which itself is contained in the Barcelona metropolitan area. ()

Local name: Provincia de Barcelona Area: 2983.16 mi²Coordinates: 41°39'38"N, 2°0'17"E

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Province of Barcelona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt, Montcau, Sant Llorenç del Munt, Turó de la Mamella.

1.5 miSE
Monastery
Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt
39 min walk • Nestled atop the rocky crags of the Sant Llorenç del Munt massif in Catalonia, Spain, the Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt is a beacon of spiritual heritage and historical intrigue. This ancient monastery, dating back to the 11th century, is not just a site of...
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Montcau
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catalonia, Montcau is a mountain that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and a serene escape from the bustling city life. Rising to an elevation of 1,057 meters, Montcau is part of the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, a...
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Sant Llorenç del Munt
39 min walk • Sant Llorenç del Munt is a largely rocky mountain massif in central Catalonia, Spain. The highest summit, where the Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt is located, has an elevation of 1,104.2 metres above sea level and is known as La Mola. Montcau 1,056.8 metres is another important peak of the massif.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Turó de la Mamella
79 min walk • Turó de la Mamella is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. Located in the Terrassa and Vacarisses municipal limits, it is one of the foothills of the Serra de l'Obac, Catalan Pre-Coastal Range, and has an elevation of 806.6 metres above sea level.
5.8 miE
Forts and castles
Castle of Gallifa
149 min walk • The Castle of Gallifa is an ancient castle on the plain that accommodates Gallifa, a small village of Catalonia, Spain. It is a small fortification that was the historical and jurisdictional center of the village in the Middle Ages.
4 miE
Church
Sant Jaume de Vallverd
104 min walk • Sant Jaume de Vallverd is a Romanesque church located about fifty kilometers from Barcelona and four kilometers from the village of Sant Llorenç Savall in Vallès Occidental county.
4.3 miS
Area
Matadepera, Terrassa
111 min walk • Matadepera is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental in Catalonia, Spain.
3.3 miNW
41°42'8"N • 1°58'20"E
Molí del Faure, Mura
85 min walk • Watermill
5.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Castell de Granera
141 min walk • Granera Castle is a castle in the Spanish municipality of Granera, in the province of Barcelona. Its construction dates back to the 11th century, with elements of rock castle probably earlier.
6 miSE
Forts and castles
Castell de Ribatallada, Terrassa
153 min walk • Ribatallada Castle is an ancient castle in Catalonia located in the municipality of Sabadell, in the Vallés Occidental, in the province of Barcelona, located next to the Ribatallada torrent.
4.8 miSE
Locality
Castellar del Vallès
124 min walk • One of the main attractions in Castellar del Vallès is the Sant Esteve Church, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that dates back to the 14th century. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the church's façade and step inside to marvel at its beautifully...

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Province of Barcelona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)