cathedral
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
Santa Coloma de Gramenet works well as a base: 6km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Santa Coloma de Gramenet is a city located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 118,821, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Santa Coloma de Gramenet sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Coloma de Gramenet to your route.
Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Catalan: [ˈsantə kuˈlomə ðə ɣɾəməˈnɛt]; Spanish: Santa Coloma de Gramanet, no longer official), informally simply known as Santa Coloma, and formerly as Gramenet de Besòs (Spanish: Gramanet del Besós) between 1936 and 1939, is a municipality in Barcelonès county, in Catalonia, Spain. It isRead more
situated on the south-east side of the coastal range, with the Puig Castellar (299 m) as its highest point, on the left bank of the Besòs river: the municipalities of Sant Adrià de Besòs and Badalona separate it from the coast. It is the ninth most populated city in Catalonia.
The area has been inhabited since at least the Iberic period, and the remains of an Iberic village have been found on
Puig Castellar. The artefacts are housed in a museum in La Torre Balldovina, a building dating from the 18th century.
Other notable buildings include the renaissance palace of La Torre Pallaresa and the noucentista
Clínica Mental.
In November 2008, the city made worldwide news by installing solar panels on top of crypts in the local cemetery, in an effort to help fight climate change.
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Santa Coloma de Gramenet is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.4515 latitude, 2.2081 longitude.
Santa Coloma de Gramenet has a population of approximately 118,821 people, making it a city in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.
9 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
Home of the Spanish Grand Prix at Montmeló near Barcelona; its blend of fast sweeps and slow corners made it Formula 1's favourite pre-season testing venue.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A Benedictine abbey nestled among surreal serrated rock pinnacles, home to the revered Black Madonna and a renowned boys' choir.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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