Blanes
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Overview of Blanes from the top of the mountain
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Blanes
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| Coordinates: 41°40′34″N 2°47′35″E / 41.676°N 2.793°E | |||
| Country |
 Spain
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 Catalonia
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Selva | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Miquel Lupiañez Zapata (2015) (PSC) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.7 km2 (6.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | ||
| Population (2014) | |||
| • Total | 39,293 | ||
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Blanenc | ||
| Postal code | 17300 | ||
| Website | blanes |
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Blanes (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbɫanəs]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. During the Roman rule it was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava". Its coast is part of the Costa Brava, which stretches from Blanes up to the French border. The township is 18.29 km². Blanes is a popular tourist town, and it is known for the Concurs de Focs d'Artifici during the Santa Anna festival; this event includes a lot of fireworks. Other places of interest include a botanical gardens, coves, such as the Cala Bona, and beaches which are surrounded by mountains.
The population in 2014 was 39,293.
The history of Blanes predates the Roman conquest. Iberian activity has been attested in the area. Romanization of Blanes and its surroundings began around the 3rd century BC. Roman remains of the Blandae site lie nearby. After the rule of the Romans the area shared the fate of much of the Peninsula, being conquered successively by the Goths, the Moors and the Christians shortly after. In the 13th century, after the Christians regained the power, important architectural developments took place in Blanes. Some examples are the palace, Palau Vescomtal, the Església Parroquial church and the city walls.
In the 17th century, during the Catalan Revolt (Guerra dels Segadors), Blanes was practically burned to ashes. The Palau Vescomtal was completely destroyed.
Another event that affected Blanes was the War of the Spanish Succession. Afterwards the reconstruction of the town and the expansion of agriculture started.
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