Sabadell: Art, Industrial History and Landscape

Culture and History

The Museu d'Art de Sabadell explores the history of local art from the 19th century to the present day.

Its collection comprises more than 13,000 objects. These include paintings, drawings and applied art. The collection also includes ceramics, photographs and sculptures.

The Museu d'Història de Sabadell is housed in the factory and residence of the industrialist Antoni Casanovas. This building was constructed in 1859.

Casa Duran was built between 1578 and 1606. It was designed as an elegant residence. At the same time, it was built for agricultural production.

The Turull factory and residence combines work and living spaces in one building. Since 1964, it has been home to the Museu d'Art de Sabadell.

The Buxeda Vell museum site preserves a Wolf steam engine. It is semi-fixed and mobile. The machine dates from 1906.

The Masia Can Deu houses the Museu de la Vida al Camp. The museum features an extensive exhibition of old tools. Rooms with antique furniture and historic objects have also been preserved.

Castell de Rubí is a museum in the vicinity of Sabadell. The Museu de la Ciència i de la Tècnica de Catalunya is also a museum in the vicinity of Sabadell. The Museus de Sant Cugat – Museu del Tapís Contemporani – Casa Aymat is a museum in the vicinity of Sabadell. The Ermita de Sant Miquel de l'Arn is a ruin in the vicinity of Sabadell.

Casa Duran combines two expressly documented functions: The building was designed as an elegant residence and was also intended for agricultural production. The Turull house likewise preserves the connection between living and working in one structure through its work and living spaces.

Nature and Trails

The Ripoll River has important economic, social and cultural significance for Sabadell. Its surroundings are scenically beautiful. They feature interesting elements of cultural heritage.

In Parc Catalunya, you can follow a suggested circular route on foot. It crosses a large part of the park. Its route extends from Eix Macià to Font de Can Rull.

La Coscollada is a peak in the vicinity of Sabadell. Parc de Can Gambus is a park in the immediate vicinity of Sabadell.

Barcelona Zoo is a zoo in the wider regional surroundings of Sabadell. Platja de Montgat is a beach in the wider regional surroundings of Sabadell.

The circular route is designated as a suggestion for walking and is clearly defined by its two named reference points. It leads from Eix Macià to Font de Can Rull, crossing a large part of Parc Catalunya along the way.

You can discover more places here: Corró d'Avall, Sant Pere De Riudebitlles, Guardiola De Berguedà, Argentona, Tavèrnoles, Sant Salvador De Guardiola, Lliçà D'amunt and Puig-Reig.

Food and Drink

The Mercat Central has stalls selling regional products. These include stalls run by farmers from the Parc Agrari. At these stalls, you can try Petador and Estrep.

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