Badalona, Mediterranean coastal city in Barcelona province, Spain
Description
Badalona is a Mediterranean city in the northeast of the Barcelona metropolitan area, stretching along several kilometers of coastline. Residential neighborhoods reach from the beach to gentle hills inland, crossed by wide streets and smaller lanes.
History
Roman settlers founded a colony here in the first century before Christ, which later grew through wine trade. In medieval times a monastery arose on a nearby hill, attracting travelers and pilgrims.
Culture
The name comes from Roman times, when this place was called Baetulo. Along the waterfront promenade locals meet for walks, while in the old quarter small workshops and markets show daily life.
Practical
Train and bus connect this city to the center of Barcelona in a few minutes. The beaches are close to residential areas, so walks between coast and old quarter are easy on foot.
Did you know?
Beneath a museum in the center lie remains of Roman baths and houses, which visitors can view from above through glass floors. Archaeologists also discovered mosaics and everyday objects from antiquity there.
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San Jeroni de la Murtra
4.2 km
Pont del Petroli
1.4 km
Baetulo
2.4 km
Cartoixa de Montalegre
6.5 km
Barcelonès Nord
1.9 km
Santa Maria de Badalona
2.4 km
Parc Fluvial del Besòs
1.6 km
Serralada de Marina Park
5.7 km
Ca l'Alemany
3.6 km
Escultura d'Anís del Mono
1.4 km
Castell de Godmar
4.7 km
Església Major
2.9 km
Cross Montigalà
3.5 km
Museo de Badalona
2.4 km
Torre Pallaresa
3.7 km
Escola Gitanjali
1.9 km
Drogueria Boter
2.1 km
Recinte de Torribera
3.4 km
Església de Sant Josep
1.7 km
Sant Onofre de Badalona
4.7 km
Platges de Badalona
628 m
Can Casacuberta
1.7 km
Casa dels Dofins
2.4 km
History of Immigration in Catalonia Museum
1.8 km
La Torre Vella, Badalona
2.4 km
Mas Boscà
4.4 km
Ca l'Andal (Badalona)
2.5 km
Parc del Gran Sol
1.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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