Vinaixa
Vinaixa (pronounced [biˈnaʃə]) is a municipality in the region of Les Garrigues, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.
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Fireworks outside the church of St. John the Baptist | |
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| Coordinates: 41°25′49″N 0°58′34″E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Community | Catalonia |
| Province | Lleida |
| Comarca | Les Garrigues |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josep Maria Tarragó Clivillé (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.6 km2 (14.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 482 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vinaixenc |
| Postal code | 25440 |
| Website | vinaixa |
The town centre is arranged around the old castle and in the appearance of the buildings stone predominates. It has a hunting ground and the stone industry has been the main economic activity for many years. In its municipality, there are numerous pine forests.
The main attraction is the church of St. John the Baptist, in Romanesque-Cistercian style. It houses several Romanesque paintings and a Gothic retable.
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