La Bisbal d'Empordà, County seat in Baix Empordà, Spain.
La Bisbal d'Empordà is the main town in Baix Empordà, situated on both banks of the Daró river near the northern foothills of Gavarres mountains. Its center contains medieval streets, ceramic workshops, and traditional houses that define its character as a long-established commercial hub.
The town grew from a Roman settlement called Fontanetum and developed around the church of Santa Maria, consecrated in the 10th century. A medieval castle with ties to the bishops of Girona has defined its historic character since medieval times.
The town functions as Catalonia's main pottery hub, with workshops and kilns scattered throughout the streets where artisans still work. This tradition shapes daily life and draws visitors interested in seeing how ceramic pieces are made by hand.
The town is easily reached via road C-66, which connects to coastal destinations and beaches. Visitors can browse ceramic workshops and craft markets throughout the year, with the center easily walkable on foot.
The castle displays Romanesque features and once served as a residence for the bishops of Girona, showing deep ties to religious authority. This dual role as a fortified structure and episcopal home is visible in its architecture.
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