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Terrassa originated as the Roman town of Egara (Municipium Flavium Egara), which was founded during the time of the emperor Vespasian (69–79 CE), alongside the torrent of Vallparadís (nowadays an urban park) close to the Iberian town of Egosa, on the site of which some ceramics and coins have been found.
Terrassa, city, Barcelona provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Catalonia, in northeastern Spain. Terrassa lies along the coastal plain, just northwest of Barcelona city. The successor of Egara, a Roman town, it became in ad 450 an important episcopal see with a cathedral, later destroyed.
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The medieval town of Terrassa grew up around a castle, el Castell Palau, during the ninth century. Most of the castle was torn down in 1891, leaving only one tower, el Torre del Palau, which is located near the town hall in the centre of Terrassa.
Sep 16, 2021 · Rome. Ancient Roman Colosseum is one of main tourist attractions in Europe. Of course the most well known city of the Roman Empire is the city of Rome. Now the capital city of Italy, Rome was also an important stronghold in the ancient empire. As the empire grew, the strength and power of Rome grew as well.
Terrassa. ···. In Terrassa, 28 Km west of Barcelona, modernista architects created factories and public buildings, as well as luxurious houses. The town has transformed its industrial past into museums and tourist trails. Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park is located just 5 Km from the town centre. Parts of medieval Terrassa can still be ...
Jan 12, 2024 · In the Levant, Jerash, serving as a well-preserved Roman city in Jordan, illuminates the empire's influence in the region. Founded as a Hellenistic city in the 2nd century BC and developed during the Roman period, Jerash faced eventual abandonment due to plundering by the Sassanid Persians, the arrival of the Arabs, and devastating earthquakes ...
Max 24ºC / Min 12ºC. In the region of Vallès Occidental, Barcelona, we find the town of Terrassa. The backdrop of this ancient Roman municipality is made up of the mountains from Muntanya de Monserrat Nature Reserve, and Sant Llorenç del Munt i L´Obac Nature Reserve.
