Besalú
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A well-preserved medieval town in the province of Girona, at the foot of the Pyrenees.

Overview of Besalú

Besalú is a well-preserved medieval town in the province of Girona, at the foot of the Pyrenees.

Key facts

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
  • Location: in the province of Girona, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees.
  • Distances:
  • Local time: Heure : Besalú.
  • Population: 2,438 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 4.92 km².
  • Altitude: 141 m.

History of Besalú

What to see and do in Besalú

With its fortified bridge, old houses, and remnants of its walls, the town forms a beautifully preserved historical and architectural ensemble in the Romanesque style, dating from the medieval period.

Miniatures and Microminiatures Museum
Over 2,000 works are displayed, each one smaller than the last, ultimately reaching the scale of microminiatures.

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Besalú

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Miniatures and Microminiatures Museum
★ Over 2,000 works are displayed, each one smaller than the last, ultimately reaching the scale of microminiatures.
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