Sabadell is a Catalan city in the province of Barcelona, in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental. It is the second largest city in the province, after Barcelona, and the fifth in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Sabadell is located at the foot of the Montseny mountain range, and is part of the metropolitan area of Barcelona.
The city was founded by James I of Aragon in 1298, and became a textile center during the Industrial Revolution. Sabadell's textile industry was the driving force of the city's economy until the early 20th century. The city is home to the Banc Sabadell, the largest financial institution in Catalonia.
Sabadell is a city with a rich history and a diverse cultural heritage. Some of the city's most popular attractions include the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, the Sabadell Cathedral, the Museu de la Tèxtil de Sab