Alt Urgell, Administrative comarca in northern Catalonia, Spain
Alt Urgell is a comarca in the Pyrenees of northern Catalonia with nineteen municipalities spread across mountain valleys and plateaus. La Seu d'Urgell serves as its administrative center and main town.
The region emerged from the medieval County of Urgell, which held considerable influence across Catalonia for centuries. These historical roots continue to shape the area's structure and identity today.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in La Seu d'Urgell represents Romanesque architecture and maintains regular religious ceremonies following Catalan traditions.
The area connects to neighboring regions through mountain passes and valleys, offering different routes through the Pyrenees. The sparse population means visitors should expect longer distances between settlements and towns.
Alt Urgell preserves medieval structures across its nineteen towns while maintaining modern administrative functions as a Catalan comarca.
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