Late afternoon light in Besalú
Besalú is located in the middle of la Garrotxa, Girona province, 20 kilometres away from Olot and 30 away from Girona city. It is one of the Medieval towns which has managed to preserve best its historical centre (declared of National historical-artistic interest), easy to get to and perfect to make a stop on the way and be able to experience the rhythm and lifestyle of centuries past.
Besalú’s distinctive feature is its magnificent Medieval bridge over the waters of the Fluviŕ river. This seven-arch Romanesque brigde, re-built in several occasions, was built in the Middle Ages, allowing visitors access to the town. Its very particular, angled shape has made it become Besalú’s main feature. At its entrance there is a door in the fortified tower where Medieval travellers had to pay a toll if they wanted to cross the river at that point.