Tàrrega, municipality of Catalonia
Tàrrega is a town in the Urgell region of Catalonia with cobbled streets, old stone buildings, and modern shops interspersed throughout. The center is marked by the Plaza Mayor, where the town hall stands, while the Church of Sant Antoni overlooks the Plaza de Sant Antoni.
The town was founded in the 11th century and conquered by Count Ramon Berenguar I, making it an important crossroads in the region. During the Middle Ages, Tàrrega flourished through a large Jewish community, but later crises and emigration brought decline until infrastructure improvements in the 19th century revived the town.
Tàrrega holds a strong tradition of markets and local festivals that fill the streets and squares throughout the year. These gatherings bring together music, dance, and customs that have been woven into community life for generations.
The town is easy to explore on foot, with flat streets and squares that invite leisurely walks. Best to visit during market and festival days when the streets fill with activity, or during quieter times to experience the town at the slower pace of daily life.
Tàrrega hosts an annual street theater festival each September that fills the main squares with performances and draws visitors from across the region. This event has made the town a hub for theatrical arts and performance in Catalonia.
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