Piera

Piera is a municipality that covers a big portion of the southeastern corner of the comarca of Anoia in Catalonia, Spain, on the left financial institution of the Anoia river. The agricultural land, more often than not non-irrigated, is used for the cultivation of cereals, grapes, olives and almonds. The city itself hosts some of mild industries: textiles, plastics and creation substances. Tourism all through the summer months is likewise especially important for the nearby economic system.

The FGC railway line R6 from Martorell and Barcelona to Igualada runs thru the town, whilst local roads lead to Capellades and Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. Notable monuments include the citadel of Fontanet. The castle which changed into restored in 1916 through Ramon de Viala d'Aiguavives, Baron of Almenar is documented in 955 and now used for personal capabilities.

The sister of the Baron of Almenar, Isabel de Viala d'Aiguavives also financed and patroned the modernist church of Ca n'Aguilera which become donated to Barcelona's Bishop by Zaragoza de Viala circle of relatives on 1921. The architect of Ca N'Aguilera modernist church is Francesc Berenguer I Mestres, who was Antoni Gaudi's disciple and private friend. Another Piera applicable monument is the church of Santa Maria, with each gothic and roman elements.