In the list of outstanding towns with beautiful medieval architecture in Europe, the ancient town of Besalú of Spain always makes visitors from all over the world be amazed with its ancient beauty intact. whole.
The town of Besalú, located at the foot of the Pyrenees, is a medieval town and one of the most economically and socially influential towns in Calalonia. This town has a relatively small area, only about 5km² and is the bridge span of the two rivers Capellades and Fluvia. Therefore, the name Besalú is also derived from the Latin word “bisuldunum” which means fortress located on a mountain between two rivers.
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The town of Besalú was built in 785 after the Frankish kings took power in Western Europe. Later, when the Calingians took over the region and drove away all the Moors, Besalú was merged with the county of Girona and served as a junction between the two bodies of water.
It was not until 878, after Besalú was ruled by Guifre El Pilos, that the town officially became an independent autonomous place. Through many transitions of power, in 1111, after Bernard III took power and died, Besalú came under the management of the Barcelona Common House.
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From the 20th century, the town of Besalú quickly became the center of the trade of agricultural products, handicrafts or textiles… of Catalonia, which also attracted many merchants from the surrounding areas to exchange , trade in goods. Since then, many factories producing clothes, shoes or machinery were formed.
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Always located outside the war zones, so despite the ups and downs in Spanish history, the town of Besalú still retains almost its beauty from the Middle Ages.
Besalú town stands out with many architectural works such as: ancient synagogue, fortress, palace … or monuments, door frames, walls … built in the Roman style of the Catalan people. In particular, the stone walls and cobbled streets in the town of Besalú have not changed since the 12th century.
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When you come to the town of Besalú, you can take a walk to explore the famous architecture around this old town or rent a bicycle to explore the narrow alleys here. Finding the ancient space and enjoying the fresh, airy atmosphere of the ancient town of Besalú, away from the bustle of the big cities will surely help visitors’ souls more peaceful after a series of tiring days.
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