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every summer. During the Patum, representations of different mythological beasts and historical figures take to the streets, and concerts and banquets are also organized in the town. Another well-known celebration is the Fia-faia, held every
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1638:Alt Penedès
1633:Alt Empordà
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1086:L'Espunyola
775:Main sights
759:Cadí Tunnel
723:Aleppo pine
358:(2025-2027)
349:(2023-2025)
236:L'Espunyola
1925:Categories
1895:42°06′25″N
1818:Terra Alta
1813:Tarragonès
1693:Barcelonès
1643:Alt Urgell
1492:Alt Urgell
1394:2015-05-25
1371:References
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719:Q. humilis
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1718:Garrigues
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1229:Puig-reig
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