La Seu d'Urgell, Capital of Alt Urgell county in Catalonia, Spain
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Sant Serni de Tavèrnoles
2.8 km
Castell de Ciutat
1.1 km
Palau Episcopal de la Seu d'Urgell
326 m
Sant Miquel de la Seu d'Urgell
304 m
Sant Antoni del Tossal
2.7 km
Torre de Solsona
835 m
Seminari Conciliar de la Seu d'Urgell
367 mCentre històric de la Seu d'Urgell
246 m
Mesures de la bladeria de la Seu d'Urgell
198 m
La Ciutadella
1.6 km
Pla de les Forques (la Seu d'Urgell)
942 m
Sant Domènec de la Seu d'Urgell
318 m
Casa de la Ciutat
316 m
Sagrada Família d'Urgell
391 m
Església de Santa Magdalena
519 m
Parador de la Seu d'Urgell
307 m
Biblioteca Sant Agustí
362 m
Deganat de la Seu d'Urgell
286 m
Espai Ermengol
218 m
Església de la Missió
150 m
Sant Esteve
797 m
Can Fiter
250 m
Sala de la Immaculada
119 m
Església de Sant Feliu de la Seu d'Urgell
1.3 kmHotel Andria
199 mCapella de la Mare de Déu dels Dolors
322 m
Torre Alsina
233 mCal Fornesa
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