Besalú
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Besalú is a medieval town in the Catalan comarca of Garrotxa, in Catalonia.
The town was once more historically important being the capital of the county of Besalú, whose territory was roughly the same size as the current comarca of Garrotxa. Wilfred the Hairy, credited with the unification of Catalonia, was Count of Besalú. At various times the county extended as far as Corbieres in France. The town was also the birthplace of Roman Vidal a medieval troubadour.
The town was was designated as a historical national property ("conjunto histórico artistico") in 1966. The town's most significant feature is its Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia built in the XIIth Century which features a gateway at its mid point. The church of Sant Pere was inaugarated in 1003. The town features arcaded streets and squares. The town also features a and restored Mikva, a ritual Jewish bath dating from the XI or XII century, located in the lower town near the river.
Population: 2,211 (2005).
[edit] References
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spanish). Reference for population as of January 1, 2005.
[edit] External links
official website [1]
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Argelaguer | Besalú | Beuda | Castellfollit de la Roca | Maià de Montcal | Mieres | Montagut i Oix | Olot | Les Planes d'Hostoles | Les Preses | Riudaura | Sales de Llierca | Sant Aniol de Finestres | Sant Feliu de Pallerols | Sant Ferriol | Sant Jaume de Llierca | Sant Joan les Fonts | Santa Pau | Tortellà | La Vall d'en Bas | La Vall de Bianya |
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