Institut Mental de la Santa Creu

The Institut Mental de la Santa Creu consists of twelve separate pavilions arranged perpendicularly, with semicircular units at each end for patients requiring specialized care.

Built between 1885 and 1915 under architect Josep Oriol i Bernadet's direction, the institution operated until September 30, 1987, when mental health treatments evolved toward home care.

The facility maintains classification as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia, preserving its architectural elements within the current District Headquarters and Nou Barris Library.

Located between the districts of Horta and Sant Andreu de Palomar, the complex originally spread across 100 hectares of agricultural land with farms and pastures.

The hospital offered three distinct payment tiers for middle and upper-class families, featuring billiard rooms, music halls, theaters, and extensive gardens for patient recreation.

Location: La Guineueta

Architects: Josep Oriol i Bernadet

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Plaça Major de Nou Barris

GPS coordinates: 41.43690,2.17074

Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:37