Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona
Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona, Gothic architectural complex in El Raval, Spain
The building features four two-story wings surrounding a central courtyard, with vaulted halls and cross-vaulted galleries displaying Gothic architectural elements.
Construction began in 1401 under King Martin the Humane to merge six separate hospitals into one central facility, operating continuously until 1926.
The National Library of Catalonia occupies the main building, while the Institute for Catalan Studies operates from the former convalescent home section.
Located at Carrer Hospital 56 in Barcelona, visitors can reach the complex via metro line L3 at Liceu station or multiple bus routes.
The anatomical amphitheater from the 18th century remains intact within the Royal Academy of Medicine section of the complex.
Location: El Raval
Inception: 1401
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture, baroque architecture
Address: Hospital, 56
GPS coordinates: 41.38111,2.17000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:15
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