Description
Guimerà
Book Summary
This work is presented as an essential reference guide both for the inhabitants of Guimerà and for those who wish to discover this unique enclave. Through an organized and rigorous journey, the book combines popularization with scientific rigor, offering the reader a complete vision of the municipality. Beyond the best-known heritage and tourist aspects, the work delves into the geography, history, festivities, traditions, and the people who have shaped the identity of Guimerà, providing the keys to gaining a deeper understanding of it.
What is it about?
The book is a local monograph that approaches Guimerà from multiple perspectives. Based on a laborious compilation of diverse information, the author constructs a comprehensive portrait of the town. The heritage elements and places of tourist interest that make it recognizable are explored, but contributions are also offered in less publicized areas, such as the geographical, historical, and ethnographic. The reader will find an analysis of local festivities and traditions, as well as an approach to the human figures who have contributed to the life of the community. The goal is to provide a useful and reliable tool for understanding the essence of Guimerà in all its complexity.
Main themes
- Architectural and artistic heritage of Guimerà.
- Physical and human geography of the municipality.
- Local history, from its origins to the present day.
- Festivities, traditions, and popular culture of the town.
- Relevant figures and the social fabric of the community.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at a wide audience: from the residents of Guimerà themselves who wish to deepen their knowledge of their locality, to visitors and tourists interested in a discovery beyond the surface. It is also of great use to students, researchers, or anyone passionate about local history, ethnography, and the cultural heritage of the villages of Catalonia.
What this book offers
- An integral and rigorous vision of Guimerà, combining informative content with a scientific approach.
- Original and detailed content on geographical, historical, and ethnographic aspects not always covered in conventional tourist guides.
- A practical and well-structured reference tool for knowing the identity of the municipality in depth.
Technical specifications
- Author: Miquel Àngel Farré Targa
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Local history
- Collection: La Creu de Terme
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2006
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 297 g
Editorial review
An essential local reference monograph for anyone wishing to go beyond a simple tourist visit to Guimerà. The author achieves a commendable balance between accessible popularization and the necessary documentary rigor, offering a multifaceted portrait of the town. Its integrative approach, which combines heritage, geography, history, and traditions, makes it a solid and useful reference work for both the local public and outsiders interested in a profound knowledge of the territory.