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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