Casa Orlandai, Cultural center in Sarrià, Barcelona, Spain.
Casa Orlandai is a three-story residential building in Sarrià with a carefully designed structure from an earlier era. The interior features marble staircases, stained-glass windows, and architectural details typical of high-quality construction from that period.
The building was first constructed in 1870 as a country house and later transformed through renovations into a grand residential mansion. This change reflected how wealthy families in the area adapted their homes to suit new living standards.
The name comes from the Orlandai family who lived here and shaped the place over time. Today it serves as a gathering point where people of different ages come together for workshops, exhibitions, and musical events.
The building opens on weekdays and some weekend hours, though schedules shift throughout the year. It is best to check the current times before visiting, particularly if traveling during the warmer months when reduced hours may apply.
In the 1950s, the building served as a school teaching the Montessori method and played an important role in neighborhood children's education. It later became a different school before taking on its present community-focused role.
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