Cal Rosal

The textile complex spans across three municipalities - Avià, Berga, and Olvan - along the right bank of the Llobregat River at 485 meters elevation.

Founded in 1858 by industrialist Lluís Rosal i Cortina, the factory started in Berga in 1769 before relocating to Mataró and returning to its current location.

The colony developed into a self-contained community with worker housing, shops, a church, a convent, a cinema, and a theater near the manufacturing facilities.

Between 1950 and 1970, the factory employed 1,200 workers who produced cotton yarns, fabrics, printed sheets, and synthetic fiber blends for the textile industry.

The Konvent, a former religious building within the colony, now functions as a contemporary art center, maintaining the site's connection to local heritage.

Location: Berga

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Elevation above the sea: 485 m

GPS coordinates: 42.07000,1.87000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:56