Igualada is a small town in the province of Barcelona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It is known for its textile industry, and is the birthplace of the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.
The old town of Igualada is situated on the hill of the same name, on the left bank of the river Anoia. It is surrounded by the modern town, which has spread out over the valley and the slopes of the hill.
The old town has a rectangular plan, with a central square, the Plaça de la Vila, and four streets leading out from it. The houses, which are mostly two-storey, are built in stone and brick, with slate roofs. There are a few mansions and palaces, the most important of which is the palace of the counts of Montcada, now the town hall.
The main monuments in the old town are the church of Santa Maria,
