Palau del Baró de Castellet

Medieval palace deeply reformed the s.XVIII

Built around a central courtyard modeled medieval. The façade is preserved relief religious themes century. XVI and, inside, a magnificent neo-classical lounge on the main floor.

The story goes back to the owners down. XIII and XIV. S. XV was owned Gerona lineage. Between the XVI and XVIII was happening between sales and inheritances, at the hands of several families of the aristocracy and bourgeoisie Catalan.

Called the title King Charles IV granted in 1797 to Mariano Aparicio and joy Amat owner and renovator of the building.

Baron Castle was built in the mid-neoclassical lounge. XVIII, with elements of marble and polychrome reliefs, with a mix of baroque and classical elements that give the room the magnificence of European classicism. At his death, in 1831, Baron bequeathed to the Hospital of the Holy Cross.

In the second half of the century. Century the building was leased to various tenants until the family bought the Rivers. In 1950 it became the property of the City Council.

Timetables

Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm (including holidays)

Thursday from 9 am to 9:30 pm

Mondays closed

  • S. Pere, S. Caterina i La Ribera
  • C. Montcada, 17

  • Metro L4JAUME I L3LICEU
  • Bus V15

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