Sant Boi de Llobregat

Sant Boi de Llobregat, just as its name suggests, is a town located in the Baix Llobregat. Sant Boi's name comes from the patron saint of the village church, Sant Baldiri.

Today, the town is known for sportive rugby practice. In 1921 he created the first computer with the name of Unio Esportiva Santboiana. In fact it was the first team dedicated to this sport on the Iberian Peninsula. Despite that, he has another interest conditioned by an emblematic Catalan history who lived her last days in this county, Rafael Casanova.

With regard to the first signs of existence of people in this territory, they date back to centuries VI - I a. C. since found some deposits of Iberian origin. Also discovered archaeological remains that are more late Romans. Today, still preserved some Roman baths that were for private use, and they were declared in 2016 a cultural asset of national interest.

The Museu de Sant Boi is situated in a sixteenth-century village house where, in addition, you can see some Roman walls. Currently, it is expected the transfer to Can Barraquer, another village house but important because Rafael Casanova lived there. Also, note a defense tower called Can Paulet or Joan I. This was part of the block of Benviure. Add that to the parish church of Sant Baldiri is the tomb of the aforementioned Rafael Casanova, where every year by the National Day of Catalonia celebrations are held.

In many corners of this population we can find sculptures of various styles. Since different sculptures dedicated to Antoni Gaudi to call Joc Nens works.

Finally, highlight the Purísima Fair, which has been held for 77 editions every December. It is one of the most deeply rooted festivals in the population. This had, initially, an agricultural and livestock aspect, although it has been modernizing. The Purísima Fair has a 4.1km fair route that crosses the entire town from the old town to the Parque de la Muntanyeta, with 12,000 m2 of exhibition space and 52,000m2 of fairgrounds and in which more than 480 exhibitors.

The artichoke is the star agricultural product of the municipality that has already become one of the greatest symbols of the city, this has become one of the main popular festivals of Sant Boi is the Artichoke and the March Month of the Artichoke.

The activity began in 1999, and this year the 21st edition has been held, given that for 3 years due to the Covid it has not been possible to celebrate.

Thus, throughout the month of March you can enjoy artichoke menus in the city's restaurants (carxomenús), the artichoke tapa route (carxotapa), children's activities at the Parc Agrari on weekends (carxokids), musical vermouths on Sundays in the Parc Agrari (carxosound), etc. All these activities culminate with the celebration of the Artichofada, a popular meal for 1,600 diners, which consists of a tasting menu prepared by the city's chefs, where the main protagonist is the artichoke.