Granollers, Administrative capital in Vallès Oriental, Spain.
Granollers is a municipality in Vallès Oriental that spreads across a broad area with the Congost River flowing through its landscape. The town combines industrial and commercial zones with older, greener neighborhoods.
The place was founded in 1324 and developed initially as a trading center with agricultural roots. During the Spanish Civil War, it suffered severe losses from an air attack in 1938.
La Porxada, a Renaissance building in the center, was originally a grain storage facility and shapes the character of the place alongside the Gothic church of Sant Esteve. These two structures show how traditional functions and religious spaces form local identity.
The municipality has good train connections to Barcelona, making day trips and regular travel convenient. Walking through different areas helps you compare the varying character of each neighborhood.
The Palou neighborhood has kept its rural character and shows how farming shaped the region. This contrast with the modern areas reminds you how places can develop in different ways.
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