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3. Esglesies de Sant Pere (Seu d'Ègara) 147. Churches & Cathedrals. The home of the former Bishopric of Egara, in the Churches of Sant Pere in Terrassa, is an exceptional architectural ensemble in Europe. Founded in the middle of the 5th century, La Seu d'Egara makes it possible to travel back in time to the end of the Roman Empire and the ...
- Masia Freixa
- Vapor Aymerich, Amat I Jover
- La Casa Alegre de Sagrera
- Other Modernista Buildings
Built in 1899, this emblematic white structure is probably the best known and most photographed building in Terrassa. Designed by Lluis Muncunill and clearly inspired by the work of Antoni Gaudí, the building was originally conceived as a textile mill. In 1907 the building’s owner, Josep Freixa, had it converted into his home. Masia means farmhouse...
Also designed by Lluis Muncunill, the impressive Vapor Aymerich factory is now home to the Catalan Museum of Science and Technology. The museum contains exhibits relating to the Industrial Revolution, especially the textile industry and the development of machinery. There are also displays tracing the development of technology during the twentieth ...
Apart from Masia Freixa, La Casa Alegre de Sagrera is the only other Modernista house in Terrassa that you can go inside. La Casa Alegre is opulently furnished and gives an interesting glimpse into the lifestyles of wealthy Factory owners at the beginning of the twentieth century. More information here
The Terrassa tourist office gives away a free map and guide which lists a total of 28 modernist buildings including El Mercat de la Independencia (Terrassa’s central food market), Terrassa Town Hall, Casa Baumann, Casa Joan Barata and the Theatre Principal.
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May 21, 2018 · The Castle and Charterhouse of Vallparadís. This ancient castle is located in the Vallparadís gardens and is one of the six branches of the Museum of Terrassa. Constructed sometime in the 12th century, the castle was the home of local counts and nobles until it was converted into a country-house or “ masia” in the 19th century.
Coordinates: 41°33′44″N 2°0′42″E. You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Spanish. Click for important translation instructions. Terrassa Cathedral. Catedral-Basílica del Sant Esperit de Terrassa. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, on the plaça Vella in Terrassa. Religion.
Eastern Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Terrassa is a locality in Barcelona, Catalonia. Terrassa is situated nearby to the neighborhoods Can Palet and Sant Pere Nord. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. Notable Places in the Area. Terrassa Cathedral. Church. Photo: Martinge636, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Medieval Terrassa has left in its city centre many other important monuments, such as the Tower of Palau, and the castle-Carthusian monastery of Vallparadís. At present, both spaces house the Museum of Terrasa. Modernist aesthetics from the late 19th century to early 20th century have left a rich artistic legacy in Terrasa, which includes ...
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