Overview
Cervera is a small historic town of 9,000 people in Lleida province that served as the capital of Catalonia during the War of the Spanish Succession. Its old town preserves a remarkable concentration of heritage: eleven monuments are listed as Cultural Assets of National Interest (BCIN) by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Architecture · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited options in town: No Badis hotel (11 rooms) and free caravan park near tourist office. Budget travelers may prefer day trips from Lleida.
Culture
11 BCIN-listed monuments; town was Catalan capital 1705-1714. University educated notable Catalan intellectuals.
Food
Restaurants offer menus from €10-16. L'Antic Forn and Casal de Cervera provide quality local and international cuisine.
Transport
Cervera Station has regional rail connections; A-2 highway provides road access from Barcelona (90 km) and Lleida (40 km).