Solsona, Historical municipality in Solsonès region, Catalonia.
Solsona is a town in the Solsonès region of Catalonia, positioned between the Central Depression and the Pre-Pyrenees foothills. The streets show stone buildings and medieval defensive walls that have survived intact through the centuries.
The settlement has roots in the ancient town of Setelsis mentioned in Roman times as part of the Iacetani territory. Over centuries, it developed into a fortified medieval center that shaped the region's character.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria dominates the town center and houses religious artworks from the region in its diocesan collection. This spiritual presence shapes how the town feels and is organized around its main square.
The town connects to nearby cities like Manresa through the C-55 road and to Berga via the C-26. These main roads give access to Barcelona and the direction toward Andorra for further travel.
The Forest Sciences Centre of Catalonia operates its only major research facility outside urban areas in this location. The center focuses on forest research and environmental studies in a rural setting.
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