Alcover
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Transcript of Alcover
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WHERE IS ALCOVER?
ALCOVER
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PLACES IN ALCOVER
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OLD CHURCH
It was built in the 12th century. It was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
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THE HERMITAGE OF EL REMEI
It’s a beautiful hermitage sorrounded by the mountains. It’s a nice place to get married.
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PAPER MILLS
They were really important during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are located in Mas de Forès. Nowadays, nobody works there.
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GLORIETA VALLEY
It is a wonderful area for walkings. The fresh air and the river make you feelalive.
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MAS DE FORÈS
A famous legend took place here. A dog called Pastora killed a huge snake.People still feel proud of Pastora.
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SANTA ANNA’S CONVENT
It used to be a religious house for nuns. It’s an old building.
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SANT MIQUEL PORTAL
It is part of the Roman wall that surrounded the village. It was built in the 14th century.
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SAURA PORTAL
People could enter into the village through this portal. Today it dividesthe village into the old and the new sides.
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CA COSME
Nowadays, this building holds the library. Moreover, people meet here to attend to different events.
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THE ABBEY
Films and plays are shown inside. Villagers, especially children, come here on Sunday afternoons.
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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.
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NEW CHURCH
It was built in the 17th century. The bell tower has never been finished.
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CA LLUÍS DOMINGO
It was the doctor’s house. People used to go there when they were ill. Now, nobody lives here.
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CELEBRATIONS AND
ACTIVITIES
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ORNIS
People build strange vehicles and drive them.
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SANT JORDI
Stalls are full of books and roses are everywhere.
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SANT JOAN
It’s a magical night. Bonfires are lit in the street. Is the shortest night of the year.
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