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09-Feb-2013

Besalú (La Garrotxa)

Cobbled streets and façades are the most distinguishable feature of the city centre, as can be seen in many spots. The rich medieval legacy brings the visitor closer to both religious and civil constructions, and to the vestiges of a Sephardic quarter that used to exist in this town during the Middle Ages. Civil architecture works include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge that crosses the Fluvià river; the building of Cùria Real, devoted to law enforcement; and the residence of Cornellà, with a great Romanesque arcaded gallery. Among religious monuments, we must point out the churches of Sant Pere, Santa María, and Sant Vicenç, alternating Romanesque and Gothic elements. Also worthy of note is the lavish ornamentation of the church of Sant Julià (17th century). In addition, in the Jewish quarter we can visit medieval public baths that were devoted to Hebrew ritual ablutions.

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Guy Dube21-Jul-2022 20:44
You are lucky to have nice scenery like this, it is very different with my place! V
Rafael Aviles20-Apr-2022 18:00
Great shot, love the reflections. Voted.
Richard Chu11-Apr-2022 18:17
Superb composition and reflections! V
Jeff Real10-Apr-2022 12:58
I love the colors and reflection!
This is really wonderful photography!
V
Julie Oldfield10-Apr-2022 00:02
Awesome reflections and the view is spectacular. V
Doug Cruden09-Apr-2022 16:30
A nicely balanced composition, the reflections are excellent
Pierre Martin08-Apr-2022 15:15
beautiful these old arches structure!
Walter Otto Koenig08-Apr-2022 15:14
Beautiful view with this lightning and reflections. "V"
janescottcumming08-Apr-2022 14:25
Beautiful light and a beautiful location. V
Raf08-Apr-2022 14:17
A great view on this medieval city. Love that beautiful roman bridge and its reflections in the water. V
francoisconstantin08-Apr-2022 12:35
Great light and the reflections are perfect!!
Neil Marcus08-Apr-2022 11:36
A well lit intersting scene. "V"
Jean-Claude Billonneau08-Apr-2022 09:42
Belle photo bien composée et agrémentée par une superbe lumière et de beaux reflets. BV.
Danad08-Apr-2022 08:23
A superb mirror image.
*V*
Charlene Ambrose08-Apr-2022 05:53
What a beautiful scene with the light on the town and the old bridge over the river. V
Gill Kopy08-Apr-2022 04:01
What a lovely looking town so prettily reflected ! V
Helen Betts08-Apr-2022 03:46
Well-composed image with beautiful reflections and light. V.
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