Balaguer

Balaguer is a Catalan city in the province of Lleida, in northeastern Spain. It is located in the comarca of Noguera.

Geographical location

Balaguer is located about 25 kilometers northeast of Lleida. The Segre River flows through the district. It is the capital of the former county of Urgell.

Attractions

Arcades on the Plaza de Mercadal. St. Mary's Church from the 13th century. Former Arab fortress with defensive walls. River landscape of the Segre.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Peter IV, King of Aragon, * September 5, 1319 in Balaguer; † January 6, 1387 in Barcelona.
  • Juan Larrea, Argentinian politician * 1782 in Balaguer; † 1782 in Buenos Aires.
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