The Romanesque and Gothic Església de Sant Llorenç

Església de Sant Llorenç is a Romanesque church in Lleida, Catalonia, dating from the late 12th century. The initial architect was Pere de Coma, the master of works who was in charge of the old cathedral of Lleida. The building features a nave and two aisles built with the same height, along with three apses.

The architectural style of the church varies across its sections. The nave is built in the Romanesque style, whereas the aisles and the octagonal bell tower are Gothic additions from the 15th century. Part of the church underwent refurbishment in 2002.

Inside the church, several works of art are on display. It contains four imposing altarpieces dedicated to Saint Lawrence, Saint Ursula, Saint Peter, and Saint Lucy. A Gothic painting of Santa Maria de la Candelera by Mateu Ferrer is also present, alongside the sculpture of the Mare de Déu dels Fillols, which was originally located in the Seu Vella.

The church has served as Lleida's episcopal see twice during its existence. On one of the entrances located on Plaça de Sant Josep, visitors can still see the family crest of Berenguer de Gallart.

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