Catalonia: La Seu d’Urgell

Next is the town of La Seu d’Urgell nestled in the Catalan Pyrenees, serving as the capital of the Alt Urgell county in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. Situated at the confluence of the Segre and Valira rivers, it lies just south of the Andorran border, making it a significant gateway to Andorra. The town is renowned for its cultural heritage, medieval architecture, and local festivals. At the heart of La Seu d’Urgell stands the Cathedral of Santa Maria d’Urgell, an example of Romanesque architecture, constructed between 11-12th centuries – it is the only Romanesque cathedral in Catalonia that has been preserved in its entirety, looks like a fortress! La Seu d’Urgell is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes of the snow-clad Pyrenees to the north just across the border with Andorra.