If you don’t know what to do in Besalú and you want to discover this municipality, from COOLTUR Cultural Tourism we recommend you to visit the Church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú!
Besalú is one of the best-kept treasures of central Catalonia. This town will captivate you with its beauty, its historical past and its natural surroundings. Through the streets of Besalú, located in the Garrotxa region, you can experience a journey back to medieval times.
But Besalú is not only a destination for lovers of heritage, history and culture; it is also an ideal destination for nature lovers. The forests that surround this municipality are ideal for nature observation, as well as for hiking, cycling…
Besalú is a destination that will captivate you from the very first moment. With its rich past, its historical treasures and its charming atmosphere, this municipality is a must for all lovers of heritage, culture and history. Discover Besalú and be inspired by its authenticity and timeless beauty.
Church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú
The church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú is located between Sant Vicenç Street and Safont Street, in the town centre of Besalú.
The first documented mention of the church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú dates back to 977. In this mention, Count Miró Bonfill cedes this church to the church of Santa Maria.
The current building of the church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú is the result of a rebuilding carried out between the 12th and 13th centuries. This church has three naves with a transept and three semicircular apses. The central apse is decorated with a frieze of blind arches.
The church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú is a transitional building between Romanesque and Gothic art!
Entrance door of the main façade of the Church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú (Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
On one side of the church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú we can see one of the entrance doors to this building. This is a doorway with a marked late Romanesque style, with great decoration both in the capitals and in the archivolts.
On the main façade of this church, we can see another entrance door. This is a doorway with a semicircular arch, framed by a dust cap and two columns with capitals. On the tympanum of this entrance door we can still see the remains of an ancient painting that we suppose represents the descent.
At the top of the main façade there is a large pointed arch window. Inside this window there is a rose window and four small rounds arches.
To the right of the main façade of the church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú is a large bell tower, built during the 17th century.
(Cover image: Church of Sant Vicenç of Besalú Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
How to get to Besalú
Besalú is a municipality located in the region of La Garrotxa. To get to Besalú you can use the C-66z, A-26 and N-260 roads.
You can also reach this municipality by public transport. In this case, we recommend that you check the public transport timetables before setting off on your journey!