Rec Comtal

The Rec Comtal was an irrigation canal in Catalonia. Construction was begun by Miro, Count of Barcelona in the 10th century.

It took water from the Besòs (river) to the walls of Barcelona.

Coordinates: 41°23′23″N 2°10′47″E / 41.38972°N 2.17972°E / 41.38972; 2.17972

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