Modernist aesthetics left a rich artistic legacy in Terrassa

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) In the Vallès Occidental area of ​​Barcelona we find the town of Terrassa. The backdrop of this ancient Roman city is the mountains of the Muntanya de Monserrat Nature Reserve and the Sant Llorenç del Munt i L´Obac Nature Reserve. The town, seat of the diocese of Egala from the fifth century, has a rich monumental heritage, including very interesting Visigothic and Romanesque churches. Sant Pere, San Miquel and Santa María have elements from the 6th and 7th centuries combined with later modifications from the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Gothic and even Baroque periods. In addition to the novel architectural techniques, we must highlight the Romanesque frescoes and the numerous Gothic frescoes. Medieval Terrassa left many other important monuments in the city center, such as the Palau Tower and the Carthusian Monastery of Valparaiso Castle. Currently, both spaces house the Terrassa Museum. The modernist aesthetic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries left a rich artistic legacy in Terrassa, including houses owned by the wealthy bourgeoisie, such as the Masía Freixa, factories such as the Aymerich i Amat (now the Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia), and public buildings such as the Town Hall. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia