Residència Sanitària Verge de la Cinta, Medical center in Tortosa, Spain
The Residència Sanitària Verge de la Cinta is a hospital in Tortosa with several connected rectangular building sections of varying heights. It contains two to six stories, a basement with emergency services, and 402 beds that serve medical and surgical specialties.
The hospital opened on November 8, 1972, as the first public healthcare facility built in the Terres de l'Ebre region. Its opening marked an important turning point in medical care for the area.
This building is recognized as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia and shows the architectural design of a modern healthcare center from the late 20th century. It represents the role of public medical facilities in regional development and continues to shape how people view Tortosa today.
The grounds are well organized with clear sections for different medical functions and have accessible infrastructure. Visitors should allow time to find specific entrances since the complex consists of several connected building sections.
The hospital site occupies land where military barracks once stood during the War of Independence. Prehistoric stone blocks were found in this area, revealing evidence of the location's much older history.
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