Matadepera, municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental in Catalonia
Matadepera is a municipality in Vallès Occidental situated at the foot of Sant Llorenç del Munt, a mountain offering views of surrounding green landscapes with fields and wooded areas. The town contains older buildings, a historic church with a bell tower, and residential homes spread across rolling terrain.
The settlement began as small farmhouses clustered around the church and grew slowly over centuries into a farming village. During the industrial period, brick-making, tile production, and glassmaking became important trades before the town transformed into a quiet residential suburb for commuters.
The name Matadepera reflects the area's deep ties to farming and craftsmanship over centuries. Local culture appears in traditional Catalan houses with tiled roofs, gardens, and the Sant Joan church that serves as a gathering point where residents and visitors see the community come together during festivals and local celebrations.
The location sits just 6 km (4 miles) north of Terrassa and serves as a convenient base for exploring the nearby Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac. Streets are walkable and straightforward with simple shops and cafes where visitors can easily find their way around.
Though quiet and residential today, the region was once known for specialized crafts like brick-making and glass production, with old factory buildings still visible in the landscape. This industrial past shows how the town shifted from a working center to a residential community.
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