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Igualada Cemetery

Igualada Cemetery or New Cemetery is a cemetery in Igualada, near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, designed by the architects Enric Miralles and Carme Pinós after winning an architectural competition in 1984. Constructed between 1985 and 1994 as a replacement for the Old Cemetery, the cemetery became widely regarded as one of the most poetic works of twentieth century Catalan architecture. Enric Miralles, who died in the year 2000 is buried in one of the tombs.

Located at 41.5919, 1.63722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Catalonia, Buildings and structures completed in 1994, Enric Miralles buildings, Igualada

Anoia (river)

The Anoia is a river in Catalonia, Spain, most of whose course is within the comarca of the same name. Its source is in the municipality of Veciana at an elevation of about 650 m. It passes through Igualada and crosses the Prelitoral Range at Capellades. It then passes through Sant Sadurní d'Anoia before joining the Llobregat from the right at Martorell.

Located at 41.5852, 1.56403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Catalonia

Igualada Leather Museum

The Igualada Leather Museum (Catalan: Museu de la Pell d'Igualada), located in Igualada, Catalonia, was created in 1954 and was the first leather museum in Spain, and the third one in Europe. The collections are displayed in two nearby buildings in Igualada: the "Cal Boyer" building, a former cotton textile factory from the late 19th century, and the "Cal Granotes" building, an 18th-century tannery.

Located at 41.5772, 1.61358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Leathermaking, Leather, Decorative arts museums in Spain, Fashion museums, Steam museums, Museums in Catalonia, Igualada, Museums established in 1954, Tanneries, 1954 establishments in Spain, Industry museums in Catalonia

European Balloon Festival

The European Balloon Festival is the largest hot air balloon festival in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. It takes place every year during the first fortnight of July in Igualada, Catalonia, Spain, a city located within 60 km from Barcelona. The festival lasts four days (Thursday to Sunday) and attracts thousands of spectators. It includes a hot air balloon competition and recreational exhibitions such as a night glow and fireworks.

Located at 41.5845, 1.63086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hot air balloon festivals, Igualada, Festivals in Catalonia, Festivals in Spain, Recurring events established in 1997

Basilica of Santa Maria, Igualada

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the main temple and the most important historical building of Igualada, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Santa Maria church origin is from the 11th century, but the current building is mainly from the 17th century.

Located at 41.5786, 1.6184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Igualada, Churches in Catalonia, Basilica churches in Spain

Anoia

Anoia is a comarca (county) in central Catalonia, Spain, with its capital at Igualada. The comarca of l'Anoia is irrigated by the Anoia River; the leading industry is the making of paper. To the north are Solsonès and Bages, to the west, Baix Llobregat to the south Baix Penedès and Alt Camp, and to the east Conca de Barberà and Segarra.

Located at 41.6131, 1.60583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Anoia, Province of Barcelona