Points of interests
Originating from the old Cal Carol (1823) and Cal Cabòries (1889). It is still an active tannery.
- 1823 -1889
Old steam textile factory built in 1841, considered a symbol of the industrial revolution in Catalonia. National Site of Cultural Interest.
- 1841
- Manchester-style
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
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
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
Between C. Sant Faust and C. del Sol, the canal preserves its characteristic architectural elements.
- 12th century (irrigation canal), 18th century (buttresses)
Built in 1901 by Marià Vives i Gibert and renovated in 1950. Its traditional industrial façade is outstanding.
- Marià Vives Gibert
- 1901
Old cotton factory (1897), formed by two two-storey industrial buildings topped with a truss roof.
- 1897 (old unit) / 1910-1920 (new unit)
- Modernist
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
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 knitwear factory (Escorpion) built in 1927 and extended in 1961 by Joan Bassegoda.
- Joan Bassegoda Nonell
- 1927
The family home faces C. Sant Antoni and still has the inscription “AC 1886”.
- 18th century
