The history of Agramunt began about 1070, when the Count of Urgell Ermengol IV occupied and fortified to face the Arabs still moved by the Pla d'Urgell and the lower part of the Bank. A century later, in 1163, the land free from danger Muslim Ermengol VII granted the town a town charter full of privileges, which promoted their development in all aspects. It then plans an ambitious expansion planning that will take effect six hundred years is based commercial activity near the craft, bat here the currency of the Count and the town gathered an important Jewish quarter. At the same time the construction of the parish church of St. Mary and under the religious spirit bloom community initiatives, from the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit so powerful Weavers Guild. There is evidence that in 1128 it celebrated market, fairs were authorized by Count Armengol X in 1309 and the town council is established in the town in 1253 by Count Alvaro Cabrera. The town Agramunt occupies a prominent place within the county of Urgell and agramuntins know to thank the many privileges that loyalty again and again Counts been granted. When in the early fifteenth century the county of Urgell disappears Agramunt left as head of territorial demarcation, which favors the prestige and opportunities of the town during the following centuries. Since the sixteenth century there was a church in the community of Priests Beneficiaries, in 1614 began to build the Convent of PP. Franciscan College and St. Bonaventure, the hill still called the Convent, and at least since the beginning of the fourteenth century lived in the village community of Mercedarios. The existence of these communities drove the religious and cultural life of the town and the traditional devotion to the Virgen del Socorro, patron of Agramunt assembled crowd of worshipers in the town of the region, when on the occasion of droughts was taken in procession the sacred image requesting the benefit of rain. Throughout the eighteenth century Agramunt part in the economic recovery and general population in Catalonia, built in many areas still free of the walled and begin to build outside. In the second half of this century is built the present Town Hall. Recent history is characterized by an expansion in all areas, which could be described as moderate expansion demographically, slow and progressive industrialization in the remarkable cultural and creative activities and sports. Most of them on Bicycling, Castels routes, Birding, Cottages and Gastronomy stays in Urgell and around this area. Look at this on Birding and Birdexcursions. Also you can see more details on Castles routes or Castells de Lleida. And on the end in this page you can enter on my Wikiloc account to share and download the bicycling routes and gourmet places for GPS or smartphone.
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| Ossó de Sió |
Cal Guim is a stone farmhouse, dating from 1807 which has been restored, slowly, trying to keep as closely as its architectural features. It is located in Ossó of Sió, on the road linking with Agramunt Cervera. Limited to two counties L'Urgell and Segarra. It is 2 km from the village. It is a space where you can unwind from the daily routine, meet your friends, family or for professionals who want to make their workshops, courses ... all accompanied by a kitchen, where the native and oriental spices, you can travel to the pleasure of the senses. The house generates electricity through solar panels (PV) and Biomass heating is. Our goal is that anyone who visits us feel at home. The lodging is in "L´URGELL", in the village of "Ossó de Sió" (out of the inner city, 2,5 km from the town). The golf course of "guissona" is located at 15 km. From "Ossó de Sió" you easily undertake day trips to barcelona (100 KM), andorra (100 KM), tarrega (10 KM), vallbona de les monjes (25 KM). The accomodation offers: wifi, garden-terrace, barbecue, restaurant, washing machine. The Cistercian Route, land of castles and the of Fira del Teatre al carrer in Tárrega , among other activities. It is 2 km from the village, in the middle of cornfields, where the view is lost, starry nights surround you, is a place where you can enjoy the large variety of birds. And also where we can disconnect from the daily routine, meet your friends, family .. all accompanied by a kitchen, healthy and homemade saltwater municipal bathwater. Wiffi Free Gift Card, treated to a stay. Pets are welcome. www.calguim.com
CASA RURAL LES PLETES
Welcome, Marta Riera and myself, Joan Solé i Grau, welcome you to our house.
Not long ago, we decided to restore and set up Les Pletes and offer it as rural accommodation. Although a big investment was necessary, we believed that it was essential to preserve the historical heritage that a country house like Les Pletes represents in La Segarra. We hope that you enjoy your stay in Les Pletes and that it is to your liking. See you soon. We’ll be waiting for you ! We are glad that you want to know our land and we are pleased to be able to offer you accommodation. Les Pletes is a country house surrounded by nature, in the middle of La Segarra, a county where the four seasons are clearly defined. Located in the heart of Catalonia allows us to be very close to the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean beach. Les Pletes is a country house of Talteül, which is part of the municipal area of Massoteres. Talteüll is a hamlet situated at the top of a hill, from which you enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Worth a special mention are the Romanesque church of Sant Pere with two steeples and the castle of Talteüel, to which reference is made in 1014. The Cottage Les Pletes has a special annex space for friends and families. Where you can hold bachelor parties, birthdays, communions, meetings of 50 years, wedding gold and silver, etc.. You can also hold business meetings in small format as seminars, conferences and any celebration of interest. The room is equipped with ceramic hob, fridge and freezer industrial dishwasher, microwave, barbecue, kitchen utensils, furniture, etc.. In addition, the space has a large area of 100 m2 which is complemented by a leisure area with foosball, billiards and ping-pong. www.lespletes.com
MAS CAL PARIS
Experience an unforgettable weekend in a rural 480m ² of exclusive use for up to 12 people. Between banks charge more than 7 centuries of history Surround yourself with nature and enjoy the rural life of the past that still lives in the town of Maiden d'Urgell. Lose yourself by bike of the maid, rafting getaway to enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Segre. Cal Paris is located in the town of Maiden d'Urgell, in the county of Urgell (Lleida). Reformed in 2005 with all amenities, this home has all the old structure for over 7 centuries formed part of the medieval walls of the town of Maiden. Q Many of the details are the house are original. Relaxation or adventure? There are a thousand and one things to do in Urgell. Choose from the full range of activities that can be done and you will discover that you will have enough in one weekend! www.calparis.com
TORRONS VICENS Botiga, fábrica i museu artesà de gormanteries.
Nougat History. Producing with the same ingredients and process as traditionally. The nougat
tradition of the town of Agramunt dates back to the year 1741, when it was first documented
through letters of noble families of the region. The Agramuntnougat achieved a great recognition during the 19th and 20th centuries, largely due to the visits that the creators of the nougats made to festivals and markets in other regions. Later, the trade suffered the consequences of the civil war and for many years its production was halted due to problems supplying main ingredients such as hazelnut. After this period only a few families continued with the tradition until now. Currently, the Vicens Torrons is still being produced with the same ingredients and process as traditionally. Its reputation as a product of supreme quality has lead to several official award recognitions such as the ‘Denominación Genérica de calidad’ and the ‘Indicación Geográfica protegida’ to name but a few. Nougat Elaboration: Defying the passing of time The recipe of the Vicens Torrons has been passed down from father to son with meticulous loyalty to the tradition since 1745. Defying the passing of time, loyal to the tradition, we have turned this legacy of ours into a modern and respectful business. The Agramunt Torrons that we produce in our work-place is the product of a careful mix of hazelnuts or almonds with sugar, honey, egg white and wafer: Caramelising the sugar... We start by caramelising the sugar. Once the sugar is melted we add the honey, this is the most delicate part of the procedure. For this process, we select the finest ingredients of the best quality. Egg & Hazelnuts... We beat the egg whites until stuff and then add them to the mixture of honey and sugar when it is at boiling point. We then take it off the heat and add the hazelnuts. The hazelnuts are another of the vital ingredients and therefore it is essential that they are of first-class quality. We select the best, and roast and then peel them. The Cooking Paddle... The experts then knead the mixture with a cooking paddle until amalgamated. Before it cools down, we make them into small pieces and mould them into the traditional shape. The Nougat... Finally, we put each piece between two wafers. In this way we achieve the nougat with a crunchy texture that breaks almost effortlessly. The result is a delicious, smooth sweetness. www.vicens.com
The Sió has always meant a little known river, but despite its short length and flow a river has become a frontier area in the history of these lands as a common geographical area media, cultural and economic following a longitudinally between people over the river. The castles of the border, to tenth, eleventh and twelfth centuries, represented a genuine defensive network of the country. The Gavers born in Sió, the High Segarra, even taking the high water Anoia (Segarra historical), crosses Segarra Urgell Noguera and ends around Balaguer. Has about 70 km of route. River Sió will determine then a tour to coincide with the theme of border lines that are created in the Upper toward the end of the tenth century and early eleventh and a landscape characteristic historic and monumental castels.
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| Massoteres |
Welcome, Marta Riera and myself, Joan Solé i Grau, welcome you to our house.
Not long ago, we decided to restore and set up Les Pletes and offer it as rural accommodation. Although a big investment was necessary, we believed that it was essential to preserve the historical heritage that a country house like Les Pletes represents in La Segarra. We hope that you enjoy your stay in Les Pletes and that it is to your liking. See you soon. We’ll be waiting for you ! We are glad that you want to know our land and we are pleased to be able to offer you accommodation. Les Pletes is a country house surrounded by nature, in the middle of La Segarra, a county where the four seasons are clearly defined. Located in the heart of Catalonia allows us to be very close to the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean beach. Les Pletes is a country house of Talteül, which is part of the municipal area of Massoteres. Talteüll is a hamlet situated at the top of a hill, from which you enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Worth a special mention are the Romanesque church of Sant Pere with two steeples and the castle of Talteüel, to which reference is made in 1014. The Cottage Les Pletes has a special annex space for friends and families. Where you can hold bachelor parties, birthdays, communions, meetings of 50 years, wedding gold and silver, etc.. You can also hold business meetings in small format as seminars, conferences and any celebration of interest. The room is equipped with ceramic hob, fridge and freezer industrial dishwasher, microwave, barbecue, kitchen utensils, furniture, etc.. In addition, the space has a large area of 100 m2 which is complemented by a leisure area with foosball, billiards and ping-pong. www.lespletes.com
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| La Donzell d'Urgell |
Experience an unforgettable weekend in a rural 480m ² of exclusive use for up to 12 people. Between banks charge more than 7 centuries of history Surround yourself with nature and enjoy the rural life of the past that still lives in the town of Maiden d'Urgell. Lose yourself by bike of the maid, rafting getaway to enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Segre. Cal Paris is located in the town of Maiden d'Urgell, in the county of Urgell (Lleida). Reformed in 2005 with all amenities, this home has all the old structure for over 7 centuries formed part of the medieval walls of the town of Maiden. Q Many of the details are the house are original. Relaxation or adventure? There are a thousand and one things to do in Urgell. Choose from the full range of activities that can be done and you will discover that you will have enough in one weekend! www.calparis.com
TORRONS VICENS Botiga, fábrica i museu artesà de gormanteries.
Nougat History. Producing with the same ingredients and process as traditionally. The nougat
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| Agramunt |
through letters of noble families of the region. The Agramuntnougat achieved a great recognition during the 19th and 20th centuries, largely due to the visits that the creators of the nougats made to festivals and markets in other regions. Later, the trade suffered the consequences of the civil war and for many years its production was halted due to problems supplying main ingredients such as hazelnut. After this period only a few families continued with the tradition until now. Currently, the Vicens Torrons is still being produced with the same ingredients and process as traditionally. Its reputation as a product of supreme quality has lead to several official award recognitions such as the ‘Denominación Genérica de calidad’ and the ‘Indicación Geográfica protegida’ to name but a few. Nougat Elaboration: Defying the passing of time The recipe of the Vicens Torrons has been passed down from father to son with meticulous loyalty to the tradition since 1745. Defying the passing of time, loyal to the tradition, we have turned this legacy of ours into a modern and respectful business. The Agramunt Torrons that we produce in our work-place is the product of a careful mix of hazelnuts or almonds with sugar, honey, egg white and wafer: Caramelising the sugar... We start by caramelising the sugar. Once the sugar is melted we add the honey, this is the most delicate part of the procedure. For this process, we select the finest ingredients of the best quality. Egg & Hazelnuts... We beat the egg whites until stuff and then add them to the mixture of honey and sugar when it is at boiling point. We then take it off the heat and add the hazelnuts. The hazelnuts are another of the vital ingredients and therefore it is essential that they are of first-class quality. We select the best, and roast and then peel them. The Cooking Paddle... The experts then knead the mixture with a cooking paddle until amalgamated. Before it cools down, we make them into small pieces and mould them into the traditional shape. The Nougat... Finally, we put each piece between two wafers. In this way we achieve the nougat with a crunchy texture that breaks almost effortlessly. The result is a delicious, smooth sweetness. www.vicens.com
Route map for cycling and other infopoints activities
across our medieval area on my Wikiloc.
across our medieval area on my Wikiloc.
