VILLANUEVA Y GELTR


Meaning of VILLANUEVA Y GELTR in English

city, Barcelona province, in the autonomous community (region) of Catalonia, northeastern Spain, southwest of Barcelona. The city was chartered by James I of Aragon in 1274. It has a museum founded by the Catalan writerpolitician Victor Balaguer containing an Annunciation of El Greco. The restored castle of La Geltr dates from the 12th century. A seaside resort and manufacturing centre, Villanueva produces textiles, electric cables, metal pipes, brandy, and rubber products. Wine and hazelnuts come from the surrounding area. Pop. (1981) 43,560.

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