Points of interests
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
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
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
The family home faces C. Sant Antoni and still has the inscription “AC 1886”.
- 18th century
Built in 1901 by Marià Vives i Gibert and renovated in 1950. Its traditional industrial façade is outstanding.
- Marià Vives Gibert
- 1901
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
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 steam textile factory built in 1841, considered a symbol of the industrial revolution in Catalonia. National Site of Cultural Interest.
- 1841
- Manchester-style
Old knitwear factory (Escorpion) built in 1927 and extended in 1961 by Joan Bassegoda.
- Joan Bassegoda Nonell
- 1927
Originating from the old Cal Carol (1823) and Cal Cabòries (1889). It is still an active tannery.
- 1823 -1889
Between C. Sant Faust and C. del Sol, the canal preserves its characteristic architectural elements.
- 12th century (irrigation canal), 18th century (buttresses)