Duana del Port de Barcelona, Cultural Asset near Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain.
The Duana del Port de Barcelona is an H-shaped building with two parallel sections connected by a central body. The sea-facing side has the look of an industrial structure, while the main facade displays characteristics of a palace.
The building was constructed between 1896 and 1902 by architects Enric Sagnier and Pere Garcia Fària. After serving as a customs facility for more than fifty years, operations eventually moved to Zona Franca.
The ornate facade displays Ionic columns, pediments, and sculptures by Eusebi Arnau, with shields representing Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain alongside eagles and winged lions. These decorative elements reflect the port's importance in the city's life.
The building stands at Passeig de Josep Carner in the El Raval district, directly across from Drassanes. It sits next to Moll de la Fusta and the former commercial port, making it easy to locate in this area.
The building was designed to create a linear flow of goods entering from one end, passing through inspection halls, and exiting from the other. However, bureaucratic realities meant this original plan was never fully realized.
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