Cities, Towns and Villages in Catalonia

Terres de Lleida

The centre of Lleida has an animated commercial life in one of the largest areas in Europe. As well as the offering in the Zona Alta, there are three market squares and four weekly and monthly markets.

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do you have? A WHOLE DAY

u Visit the monumental ensemble of the Seu Vella and la Suda or the citadel. u Enjoy the marvellous views from the Baluard de la Reina . u Go shopping in the shopping area of the Zona Alta . u Try the traditional caracoles (snails) and other seasonal products from the Lleida fruit and vegetable garden washed down with PDO Oil from Les Garrigues . u Visit the Templar castle of Gardeny . u Walk along the bank and through the park of the River Segre . TWO DAYS u Discover the hidden corners of the commercial stretch between the la Sang Church and the Portal de la Magdalena. u Follow the guided tour “Las voces de l a Cuirassa ” (The voices of la Cuirassa) through the old Jewish quarter. u Immerse yourself in Lleida gastrono- my and the wines of the D.O. Costers del Segre . u Visit the Diocesan and Regional Lleida Museum . u Take in the afternoon-evening in the Zona Alta and have something to eat in one of the establishments.

u Sleep in one of the hotels in the centre. u Follow the monumental archaeologi- cal route “La Lleida Secreta” (Secret Lleida) through the Roman and Mediaeval remains. u Discover the submerged cathedral of the Pla de l’Aigua reservoir. u Taste the meats and the products from Lleida’s agricultural region. u Visit the Museu de l’Automoció Roda Roda (Automotive Museum) and its classic vehicles. THREE DAYS u Visit the historical centre, the Sant Llorenç Church and the reservoir. u Take in the atmosphere of its municipal markets (Cap Pont, Fleming and Balàfia). u Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the historical centre. u Visit the site of las Curtidurías . u Check the programme at the La Llotja theatre and take in one of its shows. u Round off the day with a stroll through the Camps Elisis park . u Sleep in one of the city’s hotels. u Go for a bike ride around the Mitjana park . u Taste the typical dish of snails in the city’s restaurants.

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u Discover the collection at the Jaume Morera Art Museum .

u Visit Modernist Lleida on foot, from the Escorxador Theatre to La Vinícola. u Sleep at the Parador de Turismo. u Experience the Lleida-Costers del Segre wine route . u Enjoy a typical dish from Lleida cuisine, such as caracoles a la llauna (snails cooked in a tin). To discover the city in more detail u Did you know that, traditionally, the Lleida town hall is known as La Paeria or Casa del paer (‘man of peace’, in Latin)? The historical roots are under the privilege granted by King James I of Aragon in 1264 to the consuls of the city. u Don’t forget to buy a typical souvenir from the city at the Tourist Office.

Distance from LLEIDA to Barcelona 159 km Girona 227 km

Tarragona 108 km Montblanc 63 km Tortosa 122 km Vic 156 km How to get there By public transport: High-Speed Train renfe.com/EN/viajeros/larga_ distancia R4 Renfe Suburban line http://rodalies.gencat.cat/en Bus Alsa www.alsa.com/en Plane www.aeroportlleida.cat/en By road: https:// google.com/maps Parking: 16 public car parks and blue zones.

1. The exquisite caracoles a la ‘llauna’. 2. The contemporary art centre, La Panera. 3. Storks on the roof of the cathedral. 4. Diocesan and Regional Lleida Museum.

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