Jorba

Province: Barcelona | Shire: Anoia | Inhabitants: 823 | Extension: 30,9 Km2 | Altitude: 380 m

Jorba is a municipality in the district of Anoia, which is also formed by the body of Sant Genis.

Jorba grew, and since its inception, from the castle that represents and which was located on the mountain of the Guard. After the Carlist Wars, the castle was demolished leaving only remnants.

The most notable monuments are part of Jorba are cross seventeenth century term; hamlets located on the main street and were built in the eighteenth century, the church of Sant Pere situated at the foot of the old castle dating from the sixteenth century with Gothic features, the bridge of the Count of Aranda, the church of Santa Maria in the room which have references from the tenth century and preserved in good condition by maintaining that he has been given, the cross of the Chamber representing the traditional place of meetings and meetings, and many other spaces and places that make Jorba a special place in the region of Anoia.

Sant Genis

The first references we have of this population center is the thirteenth century, in which it is said that a church be reformed. We can say that a whole is rural, but has grown considerably in recent years.

Sant Genis Kernel include the bestiary that represents: a pair of giant, a rooster, a big head and a small group of devils. This family is about to expand with a new headstrong. All have been created and made by the neighbors of the population.

As for the celebrations, on May 15 we celebrate the feast of Sant Isidre. But also as Sant Genis Jorba both have their own festivals. For the first group, held on the last weekend of July and, in the case of the second, Sant Genis or does the first weekend of September.

What to do

Turisme Anoia

(a 6.4 Km)

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Caves Bohigas

Òdena (a 9 Km)

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Ingravita Rocòdrom

Igualada (a 5.9 Km)

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Globus Kon-Tiki

Òdena (a 9 Km)

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Where to eat

Cal Pau Xic

Subirats (a 28 Km)

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Hostal de Pinós

Pinós (a 25 Km)

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Bodega Miquel Jané

Font-rubí (a 21.3 Km)

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Where to sleep

Molí Blanc Hotel Igualada

Jorba

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Arcs Llacuna - l'Espigol

La Llacuna (a 14.5 Km)

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Masia Cal Mestre

Sant Martí de Tous (a 3.7 Km)

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Events

Tastum in Cambrils

03/04/2025 ...

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Guided tour of the exhibition: "You investigate!" in Granollers

05/04/2025 ...

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Experiences

Family shows at CaixaForum

CaixaForum, Fundació La Caixa (Barcelona)

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Flowering in the Ribera d'Ebre with Tarvitur Guided Tours

Tarvitur Visites Guiades (Miravet)

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Weather forecast

01-04-2025
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Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 20º
Min 4º
02-04-2025
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Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 15º
Min 7º
Source: Dades Obertes de la Generalitat de Catalunya

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