Things to see and do Bellpuig

The construction of the convent began in 1507 on the order of Ramon Folc of Cardona-Anglesola, seigneur de Bellpuig and vice-king of Sicily and Naples. Influenced by the customs of Neapolitan nobility, he wanted to install his tomb as a sign of power. As construction progresses, the Gothic structure of the whole leaves the Renaissance elements. The tomb, a true jewel of the convent, will finally be moved to the parish church to protect it from attacks during the war of Independence. The convent retains two beautiful cloisters of the th century.

Built in the th century, the Sant Nicolau church is a construction of late Gothic style, with a beautiful baroque staircase from the late th century. On the left side of the church is the famous tomb of Ramon Folc of Cardona-Anglesola, a superb Carrara marble construction made by the Italian sculptor Giovanni Merliano da Nola between 1522 and 1525. He is considered one of the masterpieces of the Catalan sculpture of the th century.

The Bellpuig Tourist Office is located on the premises of the Casal d'Entitats and offers visitors information brochures, maps and suggestions for itineraries and activities, among other things. Open at weekends, this tourist office provides information on the town of Bellpuig and the Urgell region. During the week, tourist information is available from the town hall. The office also offers guided tours of the historic center, the mausoleum of Ramon de Cardona, viceroy of Sicily and Naples in the 16th century, and the convent of Sant Bartomeu. Languages spoken at the office are Catalan, Spanish, English and French.