HISTORY OF A CITY: LLEIDA

By JM77
  • CHRISTIAN CONQUEST OF THE CITY
    1149

    CHRISTIAN CONQUEST OF THE CITY

    The troops of the count of Barcelona and king of Aragon conquered the city fighting the muslims.
  • TEMPLAR CASTLE
    1150

    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
  • MEDIEVAL CATHEDRAL
    1203

    MEDIEVAL CATHEDRAL

    Begining of the construction of the Cathedral
  • MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE
    1264

    MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE

    In 1264 the king gave a privilege for the council of the city.
  • UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    1300

    UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

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