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What to See in Balaguer - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Balaguer (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: muralla, Castell Formós, and Convent de Sant Domènec de Balaguer. Also, be sure to include Santa Maria de Balaguer in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Balaguer (Catalonia).

Muralla

Housing
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Also known as: El Palauet de la Muralla

Housing. The City Wall Manor House is an old mansion, located in the historic center of the town of Balaguer, in the old Jewish quarter. Located near Plaça Mercadal, its main facade faces Miracle Street, where the adjoining house separates it from the Church of Sant Joseph, which was a synagogue in the past. The back of the house, a part of the old city wall, faces the Segre river. Can Tarragona shares the city wall passage with the neighboring houses.[1]

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Castell Formós

Castell Formós
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Formós Castle, also known as La Suda Castle, was an Andalusian castle and, later, palace of the Counts of Urgel in the town of Balaguer.

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Convent de Sant Domènec de Balaguer

Convent de Sant Domènec de Balaguer
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The convent of Saint Dominic was founded in the city of Balaguer in 1323, with a license from Pope John XXII requested by King James II of Aragon, for the Dominican order.

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Santa Maria de Balaguer

Santa Maria de Balaguer
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Church

Address: Placa Cecilia Cominge, 1, 25600 Balaguer

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Creu de terme del Firal

Creu de terme del Firal
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Wayside shrine

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