Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
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Sant Pau Recinte - by Soff Garavano Puw on Unsplash
Description
The Sant Pau Recinte Modernista is a complex of buildings that operated as an hospital before undergoing restoration for use as a museum and cultural center (opened in 2014) with a new Hospital taking over just to the north of it. The complex was built between 1905 and 1930 and designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner (who also designed the Palau de la Música Catalana). Nowadays, Sant Pau hosts several organisations working in the fields of innovation, sustainability, health and culture. This review is for the self-guided tour option which include the hypostyle hall, the Sant Salvador Pavilion, the gardens, the Operations House and the Administration Pavilion as well as some information on the work of the architect.
Access & Transport
The metro station of Sant Pau / Dos de Maig (L5) is next to the complex. There are some bus services as well (H8, 19, 47, 117, 192).
Instructions & Recommendations
Guided visits take place on weekends and public holidays at 11h00 in Spanish and 12h30 in Catalan. We suggest combining this activity with a visit of La Sagrada Familia, exactly 1km away, or a discovery of the Horta-Guinardó district.
Environmental & Social
The Sant Pau site has a comprehensive social programme with a focus on local community and educational activities for schools. Details can be found here: https://www.santpaubarcelona.org/en/social-programme There is a generic section on responsible tourism and environment, but it is light in concrete data / figures.
Conclusion
The Modernista Sant Pau complex is an architectural gem that deserves a visit, or at the very least a good look from outside. There is not that much to see inside but plenty to learn about an hospital operation at the beginning of the 19th century and the impact design had on it.
Key positive
One of the best examples of Modernisme architecture
Not crowded
Key negative
A little expensive considering the number of buildings that can actually be visited
Service from staff could be improved
Suitability
The complex is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY09:30 - 18:30
TUESDAY09:30 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 18:30
THURSDAY09:30 - 18:30
FRIDAY09:30 - 18:30
SATURDAY09:30 - 18:30
SUNDAY09:30 - 18:30
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY09:30 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:30 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:30 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:30 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:30 - 17:00