Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, A Healing Sanctuary with Artistic Splendor

Sant Quintí Street, 89, 08041 Barcelona, Spain

The interior architecture is beautiful

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Introduction

The Hospital de Sant Pau, a masterpiece of the architect Montaner father and son, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. The hospital is composed of colorful mosaic decorated buildings, with 48 underground interconnected wards. Gardens and green spots are dotted around the buildings, providing an elegant environment for the patients. The top of the entrance tower offers a view of the entire hospital. Decorated with mosaic puzzles and sculptures by Pablo Gargallo, the buildings and courtyards are adorned with Islamic art style ceilings and stairs. The hospital was in use as a medical institution until 2009. Today, this grand building has been converted into an art school (Escola Massana) and the Catalonia Library (Biblioteca de Catalunya). Upon entering these places, you can still feel the historical atmosphere of the hospital era.

Address

Sant Quintí Street, 89, 08041 Barcelona, Spain

Opening hours

November to March, Monday to Saturday: 10:00-16:30, Sunday and holidays: 10:00-14:30. April to October, Monday to Saturday: 10:00-18:30, Sunday and holidays: 10:00-14:30.

Website http://www.santpau.es/