Architecture and design
Discover the most emblematic buildings of internationally renowned architects
Palau Berenguer d'Aguilar
The house is from the original. XVIII, deep renovations between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries
During the s. XIII and XIV palace belonged to several lineages nobles of the court of Aragon.
Palau del Baró de Castellet
Medieval palace deeply reformed the s.XVIII
Built around a central courtyard modeled medieval. The façade is preserved relief religious themes century. XVI and, inside, a magnificent neo-classical lounge on the main floor.
Casa Mauri
Construction of the century. XVIII which is built around a courtyard
The house is based partly on Roman structures corresponding to one of the villas in the suburbs of the colony Barcino.
Palau Finestres
Like the other palaces which are the Picasso Museum, the palace windows preserved original structures of s. XIII
The building is built on the remains of a necropolis of late Roman times. The house is built around a large courtyard with the characteristic external staircase to access the floor.
Casa Collasso
At the time of its construction the house Collasso given directly to the sea wall
Although data are not detailed in this construction, documentary itself it seems proven that the sector was the first area to be parceled.
Porxos del Rec
While the buildings are all the work of the eighteenth century, all the arcade has its origins in the lawsuit filed by a group of five tuna in 1786 for use as a work area
At the time of its construction allowed the closure of commercial space. Recently, on different dates and required by current legislation, have been releasing spaces and left permanently open for pedestrians. Currently only one is closed.
Umbracle
Built for sun protection more delicate plants
It combines wood with brick delimiting a space covered with an iron structure trilobed profile.
