Tourist attractions La Seu d'Urgell

Located in the heart of the old town, the 12C cathedral (restored in 1918) is a typical example of the Lombardy Romanesque style in Catalonia. The cloisters date back to the 13C and boast some striking capitals. The 11C church of Sant Miquel is a..

The landscapes of this defile offer a wonderful insight into the effects of erosion. Following the course of the Segre, you will see that it seems to finish in a small cultivated basin. But to get there, it crosses a gorge between the limestone rocks..

From 1278 to 1993, Andorra was a co-principality under the rule of the French head of state and the Bishop of Urgel. In 1993, it became a sovereign state in its own right and an official member of the United Nations. Today it is made up of seven pari..

Housed in the former 14C church of La Pietat, this museum contains a magnificent collection of art from the 10C to 17C originating from various villages in the diocese, most notably a papyrus belonging to Pope Sylvestre II and a retable from Abe..

Artificial rapids were created in this park for the 1992 Olympics. Competitions are still held here.

A pleasant place for a stroll, the park surrounds modern cloisters designed by Luis Racionero. Note the capitals representing different modern characters: Marx, Stalin, Franco, Marilyn Monroe and Picasso.