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)
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
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
Old 18th century tannery now converted into a museum. It shows how hides were tanned before industrialisation.
- Pere Puig i Rodríguez
- 18th century
Built in 1900. The modernist architect Josep Pausas Coll renovated it in 1922.
- Josep Pausas i Coll
- 1900
- Modernist
Dedicated to muleteers, it shows the evolution of the transport and the different related trades. Antoni Ros Collection.
Built in 1901 by Marià Vives i Gibert and renovated in 1950. Its traditional industrial façade is outstanding.
- Marià Vives Gibert
- 1901
Old steam textile factory built in 1841, considered a symbol of the industrial revolution in Catalonia. National Site of Cultural Interest.
- 1841
- Manchester-style
Textile factory from 1855 comprising the industrial building that is visible from the street, a second building at the back and a patio with chimney.
- Josep Buixareu i Gallart
- 1855
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.
- s. XIX
Old knitwear factory (Escorpion) built in 1927 and extended in 1961 by Joan Bassegoda.
- Joan Bassegoda Nonell
- 1927
Modernist building designed by the architect Cèsar Martinell i Brunet in 1921. The austerity of the façade hides the grandeur of its interior.
- Cèsar Martinell i Brunet
- 1921-1922
- Modernist
