La Seu d'Urgell, Capital of Alt Urgell county in Catalonia, Spain
La Seu d'Urgell is a town nestled at the confluence of two rivers in the Pyrenees, surrounded by mountain peaks. The medieval cathedral anchors the center, while a whitewater sports facility sits on the outskirts, a legacy of recent Olympic activities.
The town emerged as an episcopal seat, its name derived from the Latin term for this religious status. Cathedral construction began in the early 12th century and remains the architectural anchor of the place.
The cathedral dominates the town center with its Romanesque architecture and continues to shape how locals and visitors experience the place. Its presence remains deeply woven into the fabric of daily life and community gatherings throughout the year.
The town center is compact and walkable, with the main sights clustered close together for easy exploration. The whitewater sports facility lies just outside the main area and is accessible by a short walk.
Although situated in Spain, the town shares political authority with France through an unusual medieval arrangement where the bishop holds the title of Co-Prince of Andorra. This arrangement, established centuries ago, remains constitutionally binding today.
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