Description
The Seu Vella old cathedral, also known as “Lleida Castle”, is definitely the city’s most emblematic monument.
The outstanding features of the interior include the stonework in the naves, which show the influence of the artisans from Tuscany, Toulouse and Provence who worked on the cathedral throughout the 13th century, as well as the remains of Gothic mural paintings. After the consecration of the temple, work continued into the 14th century, when the cloister was completed and construction work began on the bell tower and lasted until 1431.
The Seu Vella is a site of the 1714 Route, the War of the Spanish Succession.
Program
This unique cathedral sits on top of the hill overlooking the city and affords magnificent views of Lleida and the surrounding countryside of Segrià county.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1203, but the bell tower was not completed until 1431. The first master builder was Pere de Coma. According to historians, the cathedral was built on top of a former Muslim mosque. The temple was the first building to be completed and was consecrated for worship in 1278 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It has a Latin cross floor plan with a nave and two aisles.
- Duration: 1h30'
- Meeting point: Lion's Gate, Seu Vella
- The entry of the monument is not included to the guide service (free for children under 7 years).
Observations
- Closed on Mondays
- Free entry on the first Tuesday of the month. Check entrace fees.
- Prior reservation is essential on 973 700 319, and through the attached application form by sending it completed at infoturisme@paeria.cat. Consult the booking conditions.
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