The Water Museum is an educational facility made up of 4 different spaces and which exposes visitors to the close relationship between the city of Lleida and this natural resource.
- The Canadenca camp with exhibitions such as “The power of water. Dr. Pearson and the works of La Canadenca in Lleida", "World waters" and "Joan Oró. The scientist of life".
- Water Plan Deposit, built in the late 18th century to guarantee the supply of drinking water to the population.
- Ice wells, located within the monumental complex of Seu Vella.
- Mill of Sant Anastasi, buit on the 13th century.
The Water Museum offers guided tours and open days in its spaces, educational activities for educational centers, routes through water landscapes, dissemination activities, temporary exhibitions, research and publications.
From the facilities of the old La Canadenca Camp, located between the neighborhoods of Bordeta and Cappont, a route is proposed through several historical sites related to the use of water that can be completed with a visit to the impressive Pla de l'Aigua Reservoir (18th century) located in the middle of the Historic Center.
Schedule
- La Canadenca camp: from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Water Plan deposit: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Ice wells: tours for groups upon prior request and availability.
- Mill of Saint Anastasi: Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Addresses
- La Canadenca camp: Avenue de Miquel Batllori, 52 (parc de Joan Oró) - 25001 Lleida
- Water Plan deposit: Carrer de Múrcia, 10 (plaça del Dipòsit) - Lleida
- Ice wells: Parc de Santa Cecília (Turó de la Seu Vella) - Lleida
- Mill of Saint Anastasi: avinguda de les Garrigues, 128 (la Bordeta) Lleida
Remarks
- Free entry with prior reservation.
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Visits and routes for primary and secondary education.
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Festival and culture events
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