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WHERE IS ALCOVER?

ALCOVER

PLACES IN ALCOVER

OLD CHURCH

It was built in the 12th century. It was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.

THE HERMITAGE OF EL REMEI

It’s a beautiful hermitage sorrounded by the mountains. It’s a nice place to get married.

PAPER MILLS

They were really important during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are located in Mas de Forès. Nowadays, nobody works there.

GLORIETA VALLEY

It is a wonderful area for walkings. The fresh air and the river make you feelalive.

MAS DE FORÈS

A famous legend took place here. A dog called Pastora killed a huge snake.People still feel proud of Pastora.

SANTA ANNA’S CONVENT

It used to be a religious house for nuns. It’s an old building.

SANT MIQUEL PORTAL

It is part of the Roman wall that surrounded the village. It was built in the 14th century.

SAURA PORTAL

People could enter into the village through this portal. Today it dividesthe village into the old and the new sides.

CA COSME

Nowadays, this building holds the library. Moreover, people meet here to attend to different events.

THE ABBEY

Films and plays are shown inside. Villagers, especially children, come here on Sunday afternoons.

TOWN HALL

It’s in the middle of the village. The pillars are damaged because of the blades of the swords used in the wars a lot of years ago.

NEW CHURCH

It was built in the 17th century. The bell tower has never been finished.

CA LLUÍS DOMINGO

It was the doctor’s house. People used to go there when they were ill. Now, nobody lives here.

CELEBRATIONS AND

ACTIVITIES

ORNIS

People build strange vehicles and drive them.

SANT JORDI

Stalls are full of books and roses are everywhere.

SANT JOAN

It’s a magical night. Bonfires are lit in the street. Is the shortest night of the year.