Ca n’Artés is a medieval building that belongs to Barcelona’s architectural heritage

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This medieval building was the house of Pere d’Artés, a member of the Crown of Aragon court and patron of period artists. Ca n’Artés also functioned as an inn until the 15th century.

Cultural heritage

An inn for travellers

“The Ca n’Artés building forms part of the historic complex

of Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina, a rural settlement that grew up in the 11th century around the former chapel of Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina. It was a rich farming area and an important place of passage at the time, where the Sant Iscle and Horta roads crossed. In fact, Ca n’Artés accommodated travellers until the 15th century.

Architectural heritage

The house still retains some original medieval features, such as the door with the semi-circular arch in the middle of the façade and one of the windows with a pointed arch. The building is currently divided into three parts: the first is the bakery premises, with a dwelling on the first floor; the second is another set of premises, corresponding to the main entrance and containing the only window on the ground floor; and the third is a first-floor dwelling with an entrance via a side staircase. Ca n’Artés is listed in Barcelona’s Architectural Heritage Catalogue.

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