Osona

Osona is a comarca (county) in central Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the province of Barcelona in the autonomous community of Catalonia. The capital and by far the largest town is Vic, an historic city with a Gothic cathedral and a traditional weekly market. The comarca shares borders with several other Catalan comarques and serves as a crossroad between the inner Catalan region and the plains near the coast.

Geography and landscape: Osona lies in the central Catalan depression. The terrain is a mix of fertile river valleys, rolling hills and forested areas in the north and west. The Ter River runs through the area and shapes several valleys that host towns such as Manlleu, Torelló, and Roda de Ter.

Municipal composition: Osona comprises a number of municipalities, including Vic, Manlleu, Torelló, Roda de Ter, Prats de Lluçanès, Rupit i Pruit and Sant Julià de Vilatorta.

Economy and culture: The economy has traditionally relied on agriculture and milling, with textiles and light industry playing a significant role in several towns. Today the comarca's economy is more diversified, with services, light manufacturing, and tourism. Vic hosts regional administrative and cultural institutions, fairs, and markets; the area preserves Romanesque and Gothic architecture and a rich cultural calendar, including traditional festivals and local markets.