Solanell, Mountain village in Vila i Vall de Castellbò, Spain
Located at an elevation of 1219 meters, Solanell features traditional stone houses built according to local vernacular architecture of the Pyrenees region.
After reaching its peak population of 180 inhabitants in 1889, the village experienced gradual abandonment until 1973 when the last residents departed.
The village preserves the medieval church of Sant Julià and contains remnants of an ancient chapel dedicated to Sant Domènec near its center.
Since 2012, Solanell has regained electricity and permanent residents through the 'Reviure Solanell' rehabilitation project led by architect Saül Garreta.
The medieval path connecting Solanell to Albet, partially carved into the rock, demonstrates the historical connectivity between upper Vall de Castellbò settlements.
Location: Vila i Vall de Castellbò
Architectural style: vernacular architecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,219 m
GPS coordinates: 42.41201,1.34387
Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:31
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