Terrasa, Spain

Terrasa, Spain

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Terrasa Spain

A renowned university and industrial city with a rich cultural and artistic heritage, the landscape in Terrassa is dominated by the Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac.Located 20 minutes from Barcelona and a 25 minutes’ drive to El Prat airport, Terrasa has an excellent communications network providing access from anywhere in Catalonia and Europe.The rich heritage of the city take you through Catalan history. The monumental ensemble of church of San Pedro, nearby Vallparadía Park where important paleontological discoveries are being made, the Tower Palace and the Castle Cartuja Vallparadís shape the city’s medieval heritage. A leap in time takes us to the era of modernism and industrialization, where the textile sector, specializing in the wool industry, spurred the creation of which is today a unique heritage on its own in Catalonia. The old factories and fumes, homes, stores, fireplaces ... allow you to learn about 19th century and early 20th century architecture, art and lifestyle : the Vapor Aymerich, Amat Jover, dating from 1907 (currently mNATEC), the Masia Freixa (1905-1910), Casa Alegre de Sagrera (1911) ...The Jazz Festival,The Modernista Fair, hockey, seasons of dance, music and theater, exhibitions castellers or golf, complete a wide range of activities to enjoy in this dynamic city.
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Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Nearby destinations
  • Barcelona a 23.94 km
  • Vilanova i la Geltru a 45.03 km
  • Sitges a 39.77 km