Mas Calvó, cultural property in Reus, Spain
Mas Calvó is a fortified house in southern Reus near Vila-seca de Solcina. The building has thick stone walls, a four-sided tower, and a rectangular layout centered around a square courtyard. The facade features pointed-arch portals and Gothic windows with characteristic geometric patterns, while the red-tile roof has four sloping sides.
The house was first mentioned in 1169 when Archbishop Hug de Cervelló gave land to a man named Calvó. Saint Bernat Calvó is said to have been born here in 1180, and the family retained the estate across several centuries, undergoing major renovations in 1603 and 1738.
The house takes its name from its original owner Calvó and has been a landmark of local identity for centuries. The courtyard remains a social gathering space much as it was in medieval times, reflecting the structure's role as the center of family and community life.
The property sits on a slightly elevated location in the southern part of the city, making it visible from a distance and easy to orient to. Access is via a marked approach, and visitors should expect uneven stone surfaces and limited modern facilities.
Archaeological finds near the site suggest the house may have been built on the grounds of a Roman villa, with pottery and marble fragments from antiquity discovered there. This layering of history makes the property a place where connections between different eras become visible.
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