Understand
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Map of Balaguer
Balaguer, located in the comarca of La Noguera , is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Divided by the Segre River, it features landmarks like the Gothic church of Santa Maria, the Sanctuary of Sant Crist, and remnants of medieval walls. Balaguer originated as Madina Balaghí under Andalusian rule, becoming a melting pot for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. The Pla d'Almatà archaeological site reflects this era. Later, the Counts of Urgell shaped its medieval identity. Today, Balaguer offers visitors a blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty.
Tourist office
[edit]- 1 Tourist office (Oficina de Turisma), Pl. Comtes d'Urgell,5, ☏ +34 973 445 194, [email protected]. M-Sa 11:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00, Su 10:00-14:00.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Balaguer Railway station (Estació de Balaguer), Carrer de la Noguera Pallaresa. Line Lleida to Pobla de Segur
By bus
[edit]- 2 Bus station, Avinguda dels Països Catalans.
By car
[edit]Balaguer is in the jonction of C-12 (Lleida - Ager) and C-13 (Eix del pallars - Esterri-Lleida) with the C-32 (Tàrrega-Alfarras)
Get around
[edit]Parking
[edit]- 3 Motorhome parking (parking autocaravanas), Avinguda del Comte Jaume d'Urgell. free.
See
[edit]- 1 Museu de la Noguera.
- 2 Castell Formós. M-Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-13:00.
- 3 Església de Santa Maria de Balaguer, Plaça de Cecília de Comenge. M-Sa 10:00-13:00, 17:00-19:00, Su 10:00-13:00.
- 4 Santuari de Sant Crist de Balaguer.
- 5 Sant Domènec cloister (Claustre de Sant Domènec). M-Sa 10:00-13:00, 17:00-19:00; Su 10:00-13:00. Archeologic parc Pla d'Almatà and Sant Domènec cloister
- 6 Segre Gold Museum (Centre d'Interpretació de l'Or del Segre), Avinguda del Comte Jaume d'Urgell, ☏ +34 973 44 86 68. In summer we look for gold in the river: Wednesday at 11:00 and Saturday at 18:00.