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Santa Coloma

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Santa Coloma (les Valls d'Aguilar)
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Santa Coloma

Santa Coloma is a municipality located in Barcelonès county, Catalonia, Spain.

It is situated on the south-east side of the coastal range, with the Puig Castellar (299 m) as its highest point, on the left bank of the Besòs river.

The municipality separates it from the coast, with the municipalities of Sant Adrià de Besòs and Badalona.

History

The area has been inhabited since at least the Iberic period, and remains of an Iberic village have been found on Puig Castellar.

The artefacts are housed in a museum in La Torre Balldovina, a building dating from the 18th century.

Other notable buildings include the Renaissance palace of La Torre Pallaresa and the Noucentista Clínica Mental.

Architecture

The church is believed to date back to the Romanesque period, but its current architectural style is not specified in available data.

Denomination and Religious Significance

Santa Coloma is a Catholic church, belonging to the denomination of the Roman Catholic Church.

Its religious significance is not explicitly stated, but it is likely an important place of worship for the local community.

Notable Features

The church's notable features are not specified in available data.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available on the organ or bells of Santa Coloma.

Heritage Status

Santa Coloma has a heritage status, but no further details are available.

Visiting Information

Opening hours and accessibility information for Santa Coloma are not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available data.

  • Romanesque period
  • Catholic church
  • Puig Castellar
  • La Torre Balldovina
  • Noucentista Clínica Mental
  • Renaissance palace
  • Besòs river
  • Barcelonès county
  • Catalonia, Spain

Details

NameSanta Coloma
Cityles Valls d'Aguilar
CountrySpain
Coordinates42.327408, 1.3132743
Current usePlace of worship