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Cardona,
located halfway between Barcelona and Andorra, on the banks
of the Cardoner river, is a thousand-year old town,
with a fascinating history. It is dominated by its
medieval hillside castle, a beautiful example of
Catalan Romanesque. The true gem of the castle is the
collegiate church of San Vicente, an impressive 11th-century
Romanesque temple, which contains the tombs of the
counts of Cardona.
The streets of this town take us back to the period when
Romanesque and Gothic churches were built. One of the most
emblematic buildings in this town is a 9th-century fortified
precinct. Other interesting spots, like the street of calle
Major, Plaza del Mercat, and the church of Sant Miquel,
are worth a visit.
While in Cardona do not forget to visit the Mountain
of Sal, in the outskirts of the city with galleries that
reach into the earth a thousand metres.
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