Points of interests
Between C. Sant Faust and C. del Sol, the canal preserves its characteristic architectural elements.
- 12th century (irrigation canal), 18th century (buttresses)
An open irrigation canal between C. San Faust and C. del Dr. Joan Mercader, which supplied the surrounding tanneries.
- 12th century
Old steam textile factory built in 1841, considered a symbol of the industrial revolution in Catalonia. National Site of Cultural Interest.
- 1841
- Manchester-style
Thermal power plant built in 1903, work of the architect Isidre Gili. A group of buildings of modernist characteristics.
- Isidre Gili i Moncunill
- 1903
- Modernist
The origins of the irrigation canal and this flour mill date back to the 12th century. The canal ended in the Mill pond.
- s. XII
Dating from 1882. The dyeworks has been closed for several years, but the chimney has become an icon of the silhouette of the district.
- 1882
Built in 1900. The modernist architect Josep Pausas Coll renovated it in 1922.
- Josep Pausas i Coll
- 1900
- Modernist
Built in 1946 by the architect Bonaventura Bassegoda. The building’s high tower is one of the most characteristic elements of the district.
- Bonaventura Bassegoda i Musté
- 1946
The origin of the building dates from 1890. The renovations from 1914 and 1925 are the work of the architect Ignasi M. Colomer i Homs.
- Ignasi M. Colomer i Homs (renovations)
- 1890
Dating from 1914, it is by the architect Josep Pausas Coll. It is currently a hostel and visitor centre.
- Josep Pausas Coll
- 1914
- classic, baroque, modernist
The oldest documented tannery. It still has the original structure of arches and vaults. It currently houses the co-working space “Espais del Rec”.
- 18th century
The family home faces C. Sant Antoni and still has the inscription “AC 1886”.
- 18th century
