Description
RODA DE BERA
Book Summary
This book offers a multifaceted view of Roda de Berà, one of the most dynamic municipalities on the Costa Daurada. The work explores the turning point between a population of agricultural origin, a present oriented towards services and tourism, and a future yet to be built. Beyond the well-known Arc de Berà, the reader will discover historical, artistic, and cultural heritage that is often unknown. The text dignifies and disseminates the collective values of the municipality, offering a deep look into its community soul and revealing its overlooked treasures.
What is it about?
The work analyzes the transformation of Roda de Berà from its agricultural origins to its current reality as a tourism and service hub. The author, Josep M. Martorell Coca, presents a detailed study that goes beyond the Roman icon of the Arc de Berà to delve into the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of the municipality. The book becomes an outreach tool that highlights unknown and overlooked elements of the town, offering the people of Roda a look that delves into their collective soul. It is a first step in revealing the values that shape the town's identity.
Main themes
- Local history and the evolution of Roda de Berà.
- Transformation from an agricultural economy to one of services and tourism.
- Historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of the municipality.
- Collective identity and community values.
- Dissemination of the Roman legacy and other heritage elements.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for residents and natives of Roda de Berà who want to know the history and heritage of their municipality in depth. It is also ideal for scholars of local history on the Costa Daurada, as well as for visitors and tourists interested in discovering cultural legacy beyond the most well-known points of interest. Historians, students, and lovers of local culture will find this work a valuable source of information.
What this book contributes
- A complete and multifaceted vision of Roda de Berà, from its origins to the present.
- The highlighting of historical, artistic, and cultural heritage that is often unknown.
- An outreach tool that dignifies the identity and collective soul of the municipality.
- An analysis of the socioeconomic transformation of the town.
Technical specifications
- Author: MARTORELL COCA, JOSEP M.
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: LOCAL HISTORY
- Collection: LA CREU DE TERME
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: August 2006
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 633 g
Editorial review
This work constitutes a significant contribution to the knowledge of Roda de Berà, especially for the reader interested in local history and cultural heritage. The author's approach, which combines outreach with rigor, provides access to valuable information that often remains outside conventional tourist circuits. This is a book that may interest both specialists and anyone who wants to understand the identity of a municipality in the midst of transformation.