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Solsona, Historical municipality in Solsonès region, Catalonia.

The municipality of Solsona stands at 664 meters elevation between the Central Depression and Pre-Pyrenees, featuring intact medieval fortifications and stone architecture.

The settlement evolved from the ancient Setelsis town mentioned by Ptolemy, which was connected to the Iacetani tribe in Hispania Tarraconensis during Roman times.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria and Episcopal Palace contain the Diocesan Museum and Museum of Salt, displaying regional religious artifacts and Cardona salt creations.

Solsona connects to Manresa through the C-55 road and links to Berga and Bassella via the C-26, providing access to Barcelona and Andorra.

The Forest Sciences Centre of Catalonia operates in Solsona as the only major research facility outside urban areas, employing 100 researchers.

Location: Solsonès

Capital city: Solsona

Elevation above the sea: 664 m

Shares border with: Lladurs, Olius

Website: https://ajsolsona.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.99442,1.51782

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08

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