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lleida, the capital
The city of Lleida is the central fo-
cus of the whole territory of Lleida.
The city’s main monumental group
stands high on the Seu Vella hill, oc-
cupying a privileged position. The
historic buildings on this hill include
the Seu Vella (Old Cathedral), which
has been recognised as one of the gre-
atest artistic products of 13
th
century
Catalan architecture, and the Castell
del Rei/Suda (King’s Castle).
Other unique buildings to high-
light include: the seat of the Insti-
tut d’Estudis Ilerdencs (the former
Santa Maria hospital); the Paeria
(City Hall) building; the seat of the
Diputació de Lleida (provincial as-
sembly), the churches of Sant Llo-
renç and Sant Martí; the Diocesan
Museum; and the La Llotja and Palau
de Congressos (conference centres).
Lleida was also the city of birth of
such artists as Jaume Morera, Enric
Granados, Ricard Viñes and Leandre
Cristòfol. Structured by the River
Segre, the city is well communicated.
It is also a university centre and fair
and conference venue. In its central
Carrer Major (old high street), Lleida
also has one of the longest shopping
streets in Europe.
Turisme de lleida
T. +34 902 250 050
turismedelleida.com
Museu Diocesà de Lleida. (Jordi V. Pou ).
festivals of National interest
River Rafters festival of la pobla de segur
carnival of solsona
Aplec del caragol (snailfest)
The passion of christ of cervera
Rally of la Noguera pallaresa
falles (burning logs) of isil
Fairs, festivities, gatherings, festivals... Participating in the celebrations that take place throughout
the comarques (local districts) of the Pyrenees and the Lands of Lleida is one of the best ways to discover
the character and customs of the local people.
El Pallars Jussà
El Solsonès
El Segrià
La Segarra
El Pallars Sobirà
El Pallars Sobirà