La Seu Vella, Medieval church complex on Turó hill, Lleida, Spain.
La Seu Vella is a former cathedral on Turó hill in Lleida with a Latin cross layout, three naves, an octagonal bell tower, and seventeen Gothic windows in its cloister.
Construction of this cathedral began in 1203 under architect Pere de Coma and has shaped the city since then. In 1707, King Philip V transformed the building into military barracks.
The cathedral displays a blend of different architectural traditions throughout its spaces, combining windows with Islamic forms, Gothic arches, and Romanesque structural elements.
The octagonal bell tower is accessible by staircase, leading to high vantage points over the city and surrounding plain. The climb requires some physical effort but rewards visitors with far-reaching views.
In the cloister stands a central window with special design combining both a Star of David and a Christian cross in a single pattern. This unusual symbol reflects the layered cultural history of the place.
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