New Cathedral of Lleida

The New Cathedral of Lleida (Catalan: Catedral Nova de Lleida), also called La Seu Nova, is the seat of the Bishop of Lleida, located in Lleida, Catalonia. It was built between 1761 and 1781 with donations from Charles III of Spain, bishop Joaquín Sánchez, and other citizens of Lleida. The New Catheseal replaced the old cathedral, called La Seu Vella, which had been converted into a fortress and garrison as a result of the War of Spanish Succession.