El Pinell de Brai

Pinell of Brai is a municipality that is part of the region of Terra Alta (south of the province tarraconiense). Surrounding this town Pàndols saws, Vallplana, Talaia and Cavalls. Devido its location is very rugged territory and the town's streets are almost inclined. However, the highest point is the elevation 705 Pàndols saw.

Also part of this natural environment and Paddles River which runs through the end of this municipality.

He cites the Brai Pinell in written documents for the first time in 1153. It is a document in which Ramon Berenguer IV makes donation to the Templars the Castle of the Brai Pinell. But not until 1198 that granted a town charter.

The first houses were settled around the castle, which encontaba on a rocky summit 100 meters high and close to a cliff. For this reason, the house that were, now are known as terraced houses.

During the war of succession this town was faithful to Philip V. As reward this loyalty received the title of town most faithful and was granted the right to have weekly market. During the Civil War the town was way too damaged and he was in the area where the tube instead of the Ebro battle and suffered serious consequences. In fact, you can still see the houses falls by bombing.

You can also visit the Interpretation Center of Front Veus them, which highlights the importance of messaging and propaganda during the battle. The civil war also affected three remaining medieval gates in the village, of which only one remains, the porxo the llop. La Ermita de Santa Magdalena was also destroyed. However 1952 was recovered.

A must in this town is the Celler Cooperatiu known as the Cathedral of Wine and built by César Martinell with a frieze of Xavier Nogues.

Highlight the parish church of Sant Llorenç, which is accessed via two staircases, as it is located in a high place.