Lerida Seu Vella Cathedral Tower Catedral

Lleida's Old Cathedral, Catedral de la Seu Vella de Lleida 25002 Lleida From Barcelona Sants train station, it takes three hours to take the suburban trains R3, R13, and R14, or one hour by high-speed train to reach Lleida. Spain has now launched a policy of free rides on suburban trains. For a deposit of 20 euros, you can buy a train ticket and ride the suburban trains from Barcelona to Lleida an unlimited number of times, which includes the R3, R13, and R14 trains. If you ride the train 16 times, you can also get back the 20 euro deposit. Although the three-hour travel time is a bit long, compared to the normal fare of 30 euros, this is a good choice if there is no urgent matter. The former Cathedral of Lleida (Catalan: Catedral de la Seu Vella de Lleida) is located in Lleida, Spain. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lleida and the oldest church in the province of Lleida. It is also the only church in Catalonia that combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture. In 1203, a person named Pere de Coma designed and directed the construction of the earliest building of the cathedral. Since then, the construction of the church has continued throughout the reign of King Jaime I, and the architectural style of that time has been preserved to some extent in today's Seville Cathedral. The construction of the cathedral was finally completed in 1431. In 1707, the city of Lleida was occupied by Philip V and the church was used as a barracks. In 1918, the church was listed as a national historical monument and was restored in 1950. The church combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, but has not been influenced by Islamic architecture. It is rectangular in shape, like a Latin cross. The most striking feature of the church is the octagonal tower, with a base diameter of 12.65 meters, a top diameter of 9.62 meters, a height of 60 meters, and a total of 238 steps. The installed clock is in the international Gothic style of the 15th century and is very distinctive. The cloister of this church is also impressive, located in front of the church door, it is known for its rare exhibitions and huge scale, and can be said to be one of the largest cloisters in Europe, with 17 gorgeous Gothic windows, each with its own unique features, giving people a bright feeling. For a ticket price of 5 euros, you can enter the interior of the cathedral for a visit and climb to the top of the tower with 236 steps, overlooking the entire small town of Lleida. You can also look for your own home or hotel from above, observe the direction of the Segre River, and enjoy the refreshing feeling of being high up! Especially at night under the lights or in the reflection of the evening sunset, the cathedral presents an image as if it were possessed by golden light.