SPAIN HAS SECRETS, TOO

13 Mart 2010 Cumartesi

Spain has Secrets, too

Why can’t I seem to find a substantial information on the most beautiful and tranquil place in the Spanish land- Lleida?

I was a travel connoisseur; I experienced what its like to dine and drink wine in fine restaurants in France and museum hop in Italy, and spent a week tasting tapa all over Spain. But it was Lleida that caught my heart.

The choice came from a mature and well traveled person who knew what it means when we say just simply beautiful. Travel in Lleida opened so many facets and dimension of appreciation of colors and attractions. It sits right on the midst of the fertile land of River Segre. As history was told, it became the refuge of so many cultures through its existence. And how it flared against all these ravages can be connected to its symbol of capital, Seu Vella.

Let us see now the major attractions for a travel in Lleida.
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Seu Vella is referred to as the Old Cathedral built in the early 13th century.
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Old Wall Ruins are located just a few meters from Seu Vella. Onces this wall surrounded the whole city together with the Arab Fortress called Zuda which was built in 9th Century.
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Plaza de la Paeria is a historic architecture with beautiful and picturesque corners. The city Hall is located here. A 13th Century Romanesque architecture.
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The Cathedral Square boast two main magnificent building namely the Hospital de Santa Maria a charming and extravagantly made in Gothic in style building which is a former convent.
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Sant Antoni is a great place for those who loves to shop and buy something to take back home.
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Rambla de Ferran is a place to take a deep breath and relax after a days touring in the city. That is if you still have the time to hold hands and stroll in this place. A lovely place.

A visit to Leida in Spain means you have to take a look of the whole city. These major attractions may be seen in different eyes but for me, these attractions are just the icing of the cake. The true beauty of the place is in the totality of the picture that it paints for each travelers that came to visit.