L'Ametlla de Merola

Located along the Llobregat River at 360 meters altitude, this population center features uniform two-story houses arranged in geometric patterns around small squares.

The industrial settlement originated in 1832 with a carding machine factory in Josep Comas Ametlla's mill, later expanding into a textile colony between 1864 and 1871.

The architectural complex represents a Cultural Heritage Asset of Catalonia, demonstrating traditional vernacular construction methods typical of 19th-century industrial settlements.

The colony maintains its original urban layout with residential areas organized around several squares, including the Market Square, Church Square, and Cinema Square.

Unlike other colonies in the Upper Llobregat region, this settlement features distinctive urban planning with single-family homes arranged in a geometric pattern.

Location: Puig-reig

Inception: 19 century

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Address: km 75,5 de l'antiga carretera C-1411a

GPS coordinates: 41.90944,1.88444

Latest update: March 23, 2025 09:39