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Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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Puigcerdà is in Girona Pyrenees. Puigcerda is a border city, but since the Schengen treaty, became the main city in the Cerdanya County. including some shared services with France like the Hospital. It is in the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees skiing region.
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Estany de Puigcerdà
An artificial lake that has been known since 1260. In the 19th century, the Schierbeck Park was added to the lake, promoted by the Danish consul German Schierbeck. It was remodelled in 1992.
Campanar de Santa Maria
A 12th-century tower. These are the only visible remains of the old parish church of Santa Maria, which was destroyed in 1936. It now houses the tourist office.
A Romanesque church documented since 958.
Museu Cerdà
Founded in 1290 by the Dominicans and expanded during the reign of James II. It suffered damage during the earthquake of 1428 and during the French War. In 1835, the convent was abolished and became a barracks and later a school. Part of the cloister from 1610 remains. It is the headquarters of the Cerdanya County Library and the Sant Domènec de Puigcerdà Nursing Home.
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