A striking bridge was built in the 14th century and has been destroyed several times. A castle towers over the town, the entire town center being a protected monument. The population lived separately, with the Christian side on one side and the Jewish population on the right. Besalú has the only surviving mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath for women, on the Iberian Peninsula. The town is characterized by narrow streets and low stone houses, cafés, and souvenir shops.

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Smerga

September 23, 2025

The mikveh in the synagogue is worth seeing, as is the beautiful old church near the destroyed monastery, which is of course also absolutely worth visiting.

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Dave Rave

September 23, 2025

A trip to this village is highly recommended, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Besalú – Wikipedia share.google/tebhKK66LjQ8rEqux

Church of St. Vincent de Besalú share.google/3vdCw8qC4mb7qNP6x

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