HISTORY OF A CITY: LLEIDA

By JM77
  • 1149

    CHRISTIAN CONQUEST OF THE CITY

    CHRISTIAN CONQUEST OF THE CITY
    The troops of the count of Barcelona and king of Aragon conquered the city fighting the muslims.
  • 1150

    TEMPLAR CASTLE

    TEMPLAR CASTLE
    Templar Order built a castle in Gardeny mountain, after being rewarded by the king with lands and a third part of the city. More information here
  • 1203

    MEDIEVAL CATHEDRAL

    MEDIEVAL CATHEDRAL
    Begining of the construction of the Cathedral
  • 1264

    MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE

    MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE
    In 1264 the king gave a privilege for the council of the city.
  • 1300

    UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    The king Jaume II established in Lleid the first university of the Aragon Crown.