Santa Coloma de Gramenet

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Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Industrial suburb in Barcelonès, Spain

Santa Coloma de Gramenet stands on the southeast side of the coastal range, extending across both sides of the Besòs river at 56 meters elevation.

Archaeological discoveries near Puig Castellar reveal settlements from 3500 BC, including remnants of the Layetanos tribe who lived there during the 6th century BC.

The Torre Balldovina Museum, housed in an 18th-century building, displays artifacts that document the regional history through different archaeological periods.

The municipality connects to Barcelona through multiple transportation routes and produces metallurgical products, textiles, chemicals, bicycles, and paper goods.

The Església Major church combines neo-Gothic architecture with Catalan Modernism elements, featuring detailed stained glass windows that display local historical symbols.

Location: Barcelonès

Location: Corporació Metropolitana de Barcelona

Capital city: Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

Shares border with: Barcelona, Badalona, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Montcada i Reixac

Website: http://gramenet.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.45389,2.21111

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19

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