Cerdanyola del Vallès, Administrative center in Vallès Occidental, Catalonia, Spain.
Description
Cerdanyola del Vallès is a municipality in the Vallès Occidental region with a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and research facilities spread across its territory. The town has a dispersed structure with multiple centers and modern suburban infrastructure serving its population.
History
The area has been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological evidence from the Iberian settlement of Can Olivé showing early occupation. The medieval church of Sant Iscle de les Feixes has shaped the region since the Middle Ages.
Culture
The Aplec de Sant Iscle festival in November draws locals together to celebrate Catalan traditions and community bonds. People gather for traditional activities that reflect how residents connect with their neighborhood and heritage.
Practical
The municipality sits about 12 kilometers from Barcelona and connects easily by bus and train, making day visits straightforward. Visitors should plan time to explore its different districts, as the town lacks a traditional city center.
Did you know?
The ALBA Synchrotron in the Vallès Technology Park is one of the region's largest research facilities and draws scientists from worldwide. This installation makes the municipality an important hub for material science and physics research.
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Monastery of Sant Cugat
4.9 km
Can Masdeu
5.4 km
Pi d'en Xandri
4.2 km
Ermita de Sant Medir
5.6 km
Castell de Sant Marçal
2.1 km
Can Catà
2.6 km
Torre Negra
4.3 km
Columnes de Bellaterra
2.4 km
Cerdanyola Art Museum. Can Domènech
80 m
Celler Cooperatiu de Sant Cugat
5 km
Ermita de Sant Adjutori
4.5 km
Can Coll
2.4 km
Sant Iscle i Santa Victòria de les Feixes
2.9 km
Casa Lluch
5.8 km
Can Vernet bridge
5.4 km
Palau reial de Valldaura
4.7 km
Església parroquial de Sant Martí (Cerdanyola del Vallès)
89 m
Can Borrell
4.3 km
Molí d'en Rata Heritage Interpretation Centre
1.4 km
Forn Ibèric de Sant Cugat del Vallès
4.5 km
Can Canaletes
1.4 km
Fàbrica d'Uralita
660 m
Parc del Turonet
718 m
Santa Maria de les Feixes
1.5 km
Aqüeducte de Canaletes
1.5 km
Torre Vermella
195 m
Casa Armet
5.3 km
Turó de Valldaura
5.3 km
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