Besalú, Medieval town with Romanesque architecture in Garrotxa, Spain
The fortified town of Besalú contains stone buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, and a Romanesque bridge spanning across the Fluvià River with seven arches.
The settlement served as the capital of an independent county until 1111, when it merged with the County of Barcelona during the formation of Catalonia.
The Jewish quarter preserves a 12th-century mikveh, one of three remaining medieval ritual baths in Europe, along with remnants of an ancient synagogue.
The town lies 30 kilometers from Girona and 130 kilometers from Barcelona, with regular bus services connecting these cities and free parking near the tourist center.
The medieval bridge features an unusual L-shaped design that adapts to the natural rock formations in the riverbed while providing defense capabilities.
Location: Garrotxa
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Capital city: Besalú
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
Shares border with: Beuda, Sant Ferriol
Website: http://besalu.cat
GPS coordinates: 42.19893,2.69856
Latest update: May 31, 2025 04:50
In rural Catalonia, medieval villages, monasteries and natural areas stand preserved. The region features Roman villas, Gothic churches, castle ruins and waterfalls. These locations spread from mountains to Mediterranean coast.
Besalú Bridge
250 m
Sant Pere de Besalú
93 m
Sinagoga de Besalú
155 m
Sant Vicenç de Besalú
56 m
Castell de Besalú
116 m
Iglesia de Santa María, Besalú
157 m
Museu de Miniatures i Microminiatures de Besalú
535 m
Sant Julià de Besalú
98 m
Casa Llaudes
54 m
Cúria Reial
98 m
Sant Pere de Lligordà
2.4 km
Castell Comtal de Besalú
90 m
Santa Maria de Palera
2.5 km
Plaça de la Llibertat
79 m
Sant Martí de Capellada
348 m
El Sagrat Cor de Puig Cornador
1.5 km
Prat de Sant Pere
81 m
Recinte emmurallat de Besalú
175 m
Casa de l'Abat Sa Font
122 m
Can Bonet
310 m
Can Figueres
108 m
Besalú town hall
63 m
Santa Fe de Besalú
82 m
Can Ribera
50 m
Escola Pública de Besalú
182 m
House in carrer Major
57 m
Carrer del Portalet
115 m
Jardí històric de Santa Anna
127 mReviews
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