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Vilanova i la Geltrú: marina
Marina at Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain.
Vilanova i la Geltrú
Spain
Also known as: Villanueva y la Geltru
Vilanova i la Geltrú, city, Barcelona provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) 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 writer-politician Victor Balaguer containing an Annunciation of El Greco. The restored castle of La Geltrú dates from the 12th century. A seaside resort and manufacturing centre, Vilanova produces textiles, electric cables, metal pipes, automotive parts, brandy, and rubber products. Wine and hazelnuts come from the surrounding area. Pop. (2007 est.) mun., 63,196.
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