Discovering Besalu, Besalu, Spain

Besalú announced itself as a contender for the title of the most attractive little town the moment I caught the sight of it from across river Fluvià. It definitively has one of the most impressive approaches, highlighted by its famous bridge that dates from 12th century. My photographic skills do not properly convey the majesty of the perspective, but here are a few shots.

The river is shallow and not navigable. It offers a natural parkside extension to the medieval historic town.

The largest square of the village, Plaça Prat de Sant Pere, hosted a flee market on the day of my visit. Early in the day, it still felt open and spacious, vendor stalls notwithstanding.

The main church in town is located on this same square. Monestir de Sant Pere de Besalú was concecrated in 1003.

Also on the main square is the delightful small museum of miniatures. It displays less than 50 exhibits in total, but each one is a masterpiece of such skill and detail that you will not want to step away. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).