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Country
  
Spain

Comarca
  
Berguedà

Elevation
  
455 m

Population
  
4,207 (2014)

Local time
  
Thursday 2:25 AM

Community
  
Catalonia

Website
  
www.puig-reig.cat

Area
  
45.8 km²

Province
  
Province of Barcelona

Puig-reig

Demonym(s)
  
Puig-regenc, puig-regenca

Weather
  
7°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 84% Humidity

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Puig-reig ([ˌpudʒˈretʃ]; [ˌpuˈretʃ]) is a municipality and town in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia. As of 2009, the town had a population of 4,403.

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Map of Puig-reig, Barcelona, Spain

Situated atop a hill overlooking the Llobregat River, its name means "Royal Hill" in old Catalan. The town includes two medieval fortresses, as well as numerous examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Industrial and vernacular architecture can also be found in the numerous industrial colonies and masies, or farm houses, within the limits of the municipality.

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History

The existence of the town of Puig-reig is first documented in 907, at the consecration of St Martin's Church.

Main sights

  • The Puig-Reig Castle, documented in the year 907 and progressively expanded in the 12th and 13th centuries.
  • The Church of Sant Martí (]St Martin's Church), a Romanesque church from the 12th century with three murals from the 13th century.
  • The Merola castle, tower remnant of the former Castle in Merola. The castle was first documented in the 12th century, and was a royal possession by the 14th century.

    • References

    Puig-reig Wikipedia
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