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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.
- 70.2 km² (27.1 sq mi)
- 286 m (938 ft)
- Spain
- Barcelona
Apr 28, 2024 · Terrassa, a vibrant city located in Catalonia, Spain, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. From its humble beginnings as a Roman settlement to becoming an industrial hub during the 19th century, Terrassa has undergone a remarkable transformation over the centuries.
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Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park is located just 5 Km from the town centre. Parts of medieval Terrassa can still be seen in the tower from the walled city, the Torre del Palau, the monumental ensemble of the three churches of Sant Pere (9th-12th centuries) and the Castle and Charterhouse of Vallparadís (rebuilt in 1947 and home of the Town ...
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. Existing historic ...
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Jun 19, 2018 · In 500 BC, Rome was a minor city-state on the Italian peninsula. By 200 BC, the Roman Republic had conquered Italy, and over the following two centuries it conquered Greece and Spain, the North ...
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Terrassa (tĕr-räs´sə) or Tarrasa (tär-rä´sä), town (1990 pop. 161,682), Barcelona prov., NE Spain, in Catalonia. It is an industrial town, long famous for its woolen textiles. The town dates back to Roman days. It has a textile school and a textile museum. Source for information on Terrassa: The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. dictionary.
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. The tower is now part of the Museum of Terrassa, a small museum dedicated to the history of the city.
