Balaguer, Medieval town in Noguera, Spain.
Description
Balaguer is a town in northern Catalonia built along the Segre River and surrounded by green farmland. The Mercadal Square with its arcades is one of the largest medieval commercial squares in the region, while the Gothic Santa Maria Church with its bell tower defines the skyline.
History
The town became the capital of the County of Urgell in 1106 after a Christian ruler reconquered it from Moorish control. This conquest established it as an important administrative center during the Middle Ages.
Culture
The old town retains a medieval character with narrow streets and buildings that show centuries of community life. The Mercadal Square continues to serve as the heart of daily activity, where locals gather for shopping and socializing.
Practical
The best area to explore is the old town around Mercadal Square, where you can walk on foot through narrow streets. The riverbank along the Segre also offers pleasant walking paths and views of the surrounding countryside.
Did you know?
The Segre River was historically a source of gold extraction, a practice documented through a local interpretation center. This old tradition shows how much residents relied on the riverbed for economic activities.
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Sant Crist de Balaguer
581 m
Castell Formós
451 m
Santa Maria de Balaguer
174 m
Santa Maria de les Franqueses
4 km
Castell de la Ràpita
2.3 km
Pla d'Almatà
734 m
Palauet de la muralla de Balaguer
157 m
Convent de Sant Domènec de Balaguer
493 m
Plaça Mercadal
83 m
Xalet Montiu
303 m
Recinte emmurallat de Balaguer
158 m
Mare de Déu del Miracle de Balaguer
179 m
Casa Badia
62 m
Ermita de la Mare de Déu
6.6 km
Sant Salvador de Balaguer
171 m
Escola Àngel Guimerà
367 m
Granja Sant Vicent Ferrer
12.1 km
Castell de Gerb
4.2 km
Convent de Sant Francesc de Balaguer
520 m
Teatre Municipal
452 m
Convent de les Germanes Clarisses
661 m
El Sagrat Cor de Balaguer
493 m
Capella de la Divina Pastora
2.4 km
Casa Comabella
132 mCal Comabella
121 m
Sant Miquel de la Sentiu de Sió
6.4 kmTossal de les Forques
6.3 km
Santa Maria de Bellcaire d'Urgell
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