Points of interests
Modernist tannery by the architect Josep Ros i Ros (1912-1919). Known as the “tanners’ cathedral” because of its majesty.
- Josep Ros i Ros
- 1912
- Modernist
Old tannery dating from 1880, currently renovated by the architect Xavier Andrés as a gastronomic space and hotel “Somiatruites”.
- Xavier Andrés
- 1880
Built in 1919 as a tannery and reconverted in 1925 as a dwelling, it is part of a group of important tanneries on the same street.
- 1919
An open irrigation canal between C. San Faust and C. del Dr. Joan Mercader, which supplied the surrounding tanneries.
- 12th century
The family home faces C. Sant Antoni and still has the inscription “AC 1886”.
- 18th century
Built in 1900. The modernist architect Josep Pausas Coll renovated it in 1922.
- Josep Pausas i Coll
- 1900
- Modernist
Built in 1901 by Marià Vives i Gibert and renovated in 1950. Its traditional industrial façade is outstanding.
- Marià Vives Gibert
- 1901
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
Between C. Sant Faust and C. del Sol, the canal preserves its characteristic architectural elements.
- 12th century (irrigation canal), 18th century (buttresses)
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
Old cotton factory (1897), formed by two two-storey industrial buildings topped with a truss roof.
- 1897 (old unit) / 1910-1920 (new unit)
- Modernist
Old tannery from the 19th century renovated in 1911. Igualada City Council restored it and it has been the headquarters of Leather Cluster Barcelona since 2015.
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