Buñol, Mountain municipality in Hoya de Buñol, Spain
Buñol is a municipality in Valencia Province situated among mountains at an elevation of about 440 meters. The town has a compact center surrounded by ridges that form natural boundaries around the settlement.
During the 19th century, silk production was the economic foundation of the settlement, with mulberry trees cultivated to feed silkworms. This industry shaped the community's growth until it eventually declined in importance.
The annual Tomato Festival brings thousands of visitors to the town center each year for an unusual celebration that has become famous internationally. This event has shaped how people worldwide view and remember the place today.
The settlement is reachable by regular train service from Valencia, with trains arriving at a central station. Visitors should be prepared for hilly terrain when exploring the town center.
The municipality lent its name to a world-famous tomato festival that has taken place for decades and put the place on the global map. The festival emerged from modest beginnings and has grown into one of Spain's most watched celebrations.
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