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La Seu d'Urgell
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La Seu d'Urgell
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This Pyrenean town has a rather pretty historic centre. It is also the seat of the Diocese of Urgell, whose bishop is co-prince of Andorra (alongside the President of the French Republic).
Overview of La Seu d'Urgell
La Seu d'Urgell is a large town in the Pyrenees with a rather pretty historic centre. It is also the seat of the Diocese of Urgell, whose bishop is co-prince of Andorra (alongside the President of the French Republic).
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: in the Catalan Pyrenees, not far from Andorra.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 12,185 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 15.16 km².
- Altitude: 692 m.
- Website: http://www.turismeseu.com
History of La Seu d'Urgell
What to see and do in La Seu d'Urgell
The medieval part of the town is clustered around the Cathedral of Santa Maria (12th century), with some of its arcaded streets.
Diocesan Museum of Religious Art of Seu d'Urgell
It houses a collection of religious art objects (paintings, altarpieces, etc.) from the entire diocese of Seu d'Urgell.
It houses a collection of religious art objects (paintings, altarpieces, etc.) from the entire diocese of Seu d'Urgell.
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Diocesan Museum of Religious Art of Seu d'Urgell
★ It houses a collection of religious art objects (paintings, altarpieces, etc.) from the entire diocese of Seu d'Urgell.