The War of the Spanish Succession Pact of the Vigatans Victory of the Catalan In 1700, Charles II died without issue. This lack of an heir sparked a huge international conflict, as (supporters of the army in Talamanca House of Austria) (May) (August). Fall of Death of Charles II. Philip Catalonia proclaims Allied victory at Prats Passing of the Decret de the European powers vied for control of the vast Hispanic empire by proposing their candidate for the of Anjou is proclaimed de Rei and raising of Barcelona and Archduke Charles of surrender of Cardona Nova Planta (Decree of King Philip V. Austria King Charles the Bourbon siege of the New Plan). throne. Cardona. (September). 1702 III (November). 1707 1713 1715 1717 The war divided Spain as the Catalans and most of the kingdoms within the Crown of Aragon supported Chronology Archduke Charles of Austria and the countries in the Grand Alliance, formed in The Hague, while Castile 1700 1705 1711 1714 1716 The War of the Bourbon occupation of and France supported Philip of Anjou, the grandson of Louis XIV of France. the kingdoms of The Junta General de Planning of the Decree constituting Spanish Succession Braços de Catalunya Barcelona military Cervera University. breaks out. Valencia and Aragón and subjection of (parliament) orders a citadel. Catalonia managed to hold out until 11 September 1714, when Barcelona finally fell, followed a week later Lleida. fight to the end. by the surrender of Cardona Castle. The victory of Philip V resulted in the abolition of the Principality’s governing bodies and the imposition of the institutions and laws of Castile under the Decrees of Nueva Planta in 1716. The 1714 Route in the context of the War of the cuisine Spanish Succession The 1714 Route passes through Lleida, where the first landscapes, Hapsburg defeat took place (1707). Lleida’s Seu Vella, or Monuments, Old Cathedral Hill, a building of considerable architectural interest, was converted into a military barracks due its location, which offers a commanding view out over the city. Cervera became a symbol of the new Bourbon power following the founding in 1717 of the university, housed VAL D’ARAN in a building that is one of the most important examples of 18th-century Catalan civil architecture. Key battles took place at the tower of La Manresana in Els Prats de Rei and at Talamanca Castle, which stands in a beautiful spot and ANDORRA was the setting for the last Hapsburg victory before the fall 1714 cuisine of Barcelona. The small fortified town of Castellciutat in the municipality of La Seu d’Urgell was the main Hapsburg stronghold in the Pyrenees, where you can visit the Tower SORT of Solsona. The Chapel of Sant Sebastià, perched on a hill A number of restaurants in the areas around the 1714 Route sites and monuments serve 18th century dishes with impressive views out over the Vic Plain, was the setting SITES SUCCESSION OF WAR THE updated by the Fundació Institut Català de la Cuina on the for the signing of the Pact of the Vigatans (the supporters basis of a study by the University of Barcelona. Discover AROUND ITINERARIES of the House of Hapsburg), which led to the uprising in these restaurants where you will be able to sample the favour of Archduke Charles of Austria. In Barcelona, the PIRINEUS dishes or download the recipes from the 1714 Route archaeological remains in El Born Centre Cultural are website and cook them yourself at home. the symbol of the events that occurred on 11 September People’s diet in Catalonia during the 18th century 1714. The impressive Cardona Castle, the last Hapsburg COSTA BRAVA was based on three staples: bread, of varying standards stronghold, surrendered a week later on 18 September. of quality and made from different types of grain; wine, There are two sites that commemorate Rafael Casanova, which was poor in quality; and meat, mainly poultry or the chief councillor of Barcelona and a hero of the War of veal, which was a more exclusive foodstuff and served the Spanish Succession: Rafael Casanova House Museum roasted, stuffed or stewed. This was the time when new in Moià, where he was born, and Can Barraquer, today products from the Americas first came into use, products the Sant Boi de Llobregat Museum, where he lived and that are now essential to traditional modern cooking, died. such as cocoa, potatoes, which were initially regarded as CATALUNYA CENTRAL only fit for animals, peppers, cooked or used to make red pepper, and tomatoes, which, when fried, are the basis www.ruta1714.cat of Catalan cuisine. People also used to eat fruit, fresh or dried, combined with sweet desserts. Coffee was also widely drunk. Many of the recipes of the time could be cooked as either savoury or sweet dishes. Unlike today, the dishes were TERRES DE LLEIDA brought to the table at the same time and were generally served in the following order: firstly fruit and salads, then broths and dishes with sauce, followed by roasted and grilled food, after which came the desserts. Some of the most common 18th-century dishes featured in various BARCELONA Catalan cookery books are: escudella i carn d’olla, a single pot of food served in two courses, the broth first COSTA and the meat, legumes and vegetables boiled in the stock BARCELONA afterwards; pumpkin soup; scrambled eggs with tomato, Plana de Vic landscape views from Sant Sebastià Chapel COSTA DAURADA 1714 ROUTE garlic and parsley; rice cakes; poultry served roasted, BURNED VILLAGES 1714 stuffed, stewed, sweet-and-sour or in sauce; courgettes 1714 SITES (on their own or stuffed with meat); and marinaded fish. Burned Villages 1714 and 1714 Sites The 1714 Route takes in other places in Catalonia www.tricentenari.cat where events took place during the War of the Spanish www.ruta1714.cat www.catalunya.com Succession, such as the Burned Villages and 1714 Sites (Viles cremades and Espais 1714, in Catalan). During the Barcelona El Born Centre Cultural Manresa Museu Comarcal Tel. [+34] 932 566 851 Tel. [+34] 938 741 155 war, the Bourbon troops used military terrorism against TERRES DE L’EBRE www.elborncentrecultural.bcn.cat www.museudemanresa.cat the ‘burned villages’, as they are known. The sacking www.barcelonaturisme.cat www.diba.cat/turisme Moià Casa Museu Rafael Casanova and burning of towns and villages and the indiscriminate Tel. [+34] 938 209 134 / 300 143 Cardona Castell de Cardona www.consorcidelmoianes.cat killing of civilians to spread fear and terror among the Tel. [+34] 938 684 169 MEDITERRANEAN SEA www.cardonaturisme.cat Sant Boi de Llobregat populace were common practices. A total of 20 towns www.bagesturisme.net Museu de Sant Boi de Llobregat Tel. [+34] 936 351 250 and villages were burned in Catalonia. The worst affected Cervera Universitat i Museu Comarcal www.museusantboi.cat districts were, in this order, Osona, El Bages, L’Alt Penedès, Tel. [+34] 973 533 917 www.turismebaixllobregat.com www.museudecervera.cat El Maresme, El Vallès Oriental, El Baix Llobregat, La Selva www.turismecervera.cat Talamanca Castell de Talamanca www.turismesegarra.com Tel. [+34] 938 270 036 and El Vallès Occidental. www.castelldetalamanca.cat Els Prats de Rei Torre de la Manresana Vic - Santa Eulàlia de Riuprimer The 1714 Sites are places of historical interest due to Tel. [+34] 938 680 366 www.altaanoia.info Tel. [+34] 938 862 091 their fortresses, the sieges they suffered, their surviving www.anoiaturisme.cat www.victurisme.cat www.osonaturisme.cat defensive walls, the battles fought or the characters that La Seu d’Urgell Castellciutat Espai Ermengol-Museu de la Ciutat Cuisine made history there. A visit to these places, shown on the Tel. [+34] 973 353 057 www.cuinacatalana.eu map, provides an opportunity to view the marks left by www.espaiermengol.cat www.gastroteca.cat www.turismeseu.com history and to learn more thanks to the information panels Festivals Lleida Consorci del Turó de la Seu Vella www.festes.org at the sites. Tel. [+34] 973 230 653 www.festacatalunya.cat www.turoseuvella.cat www.turismedelleida.cat/ www.lleidatur.cat An itinerary around the War of Succession sites How to follow the 1714 Route The 1714 Route is an itinerary that takes in sites where the most important events of the War of the Spanish Succession in Catalonia (1702-1714) took place. These places The 1714 Route is a tourist activity and can be followed either in its entirety or broken down into a number of stages. Most of the sites and monuments are to be found are not only of enormous symbolism but are also of outstanding heritage and environmental interest. In addition, these locations and their surrounding areas offer a along the Eix Transversal highway in central Catalonia, a region with many surprises for visitors to discover. A range of extremely interesting cultural activities is to be wide range of cultural and leisure opportunities. The route will take you to the following sites and monuments: the Seu Vella or Old Cathedral Hill in Lleida; the Chapel found at each site or in the surrounding area. Following the 1714 Route will take you back in time to relive history, transport you to the period of modern Catalonia of Sant Sebastià, near Vic; the University of Cervera; Cardona and Talamanca castles; La Manresana defensive tower, in Els Prats de Rei, and the Tower of Solsona, which and give you insights into the fascinating artistic legacy of the Baroque. The municipalities along the route also offer a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities. In is part of the fortress in Castellciutat, near La Seu d’Urgell; the ruins in El Born Centre Cultural in Barcelona; and the houses where Rafael Casanova lived in Moià and addition, many of these towns and villages are set in spectacular spots with remarkable panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and/or itineraries for walkers Sant Boi de Llobregat.