Sant Vicenç de Torelló

Inhabitants: 1.959
Extension: 6 km²
Altitude: 555 m
Source INE. Official Census survey in 1.01.2007

Description

The various reforms carried out over the years allow the visitor a glimpse of the changes the church has undergone during its 900-year-long history. Apart from the old centre of the village, the municipality also includes two other centres of population that grew up around the growth of the textile industry: the factory colonies of Vilaseca and Borgonyà - the former being typically Catalan in its structure, the latter being Scottish in style.

Borgonyà began its activity in 1890 and still preserves the houses built by the Fabra-Coats factory, typically British in their style of construction.

Before leaving the village, standing on a 781m high hill we find the Tower of Torelló Castle, also known as the Tower of the Moors, which dates back to the 7th century. From here the beautiful scenery of the Ges Valley can be contemplated. In times of war, the Tower was occupied by the Castlà, the Warden, or Knight, with the men who were to defend it.

Places of interest

Romanesque Church

The floor of polished grey stone edged with white marble, leaves open to view some areas in which the visitor can observe archaeological remains. All of this makes the church an authentic architectural museum, accessible and understandable to any visitor

Industrial Colonies

Long-distance footpaths GR 210

Contact

Sant Vicenç de Torelló Council
Pl. Ajuntament, 6
08571 sant Vicenç de Torelló
Tel. (+34) 93 859 00 03
E-mail
www.santvicençdetorello.cat