A jewel of Art Nouveau by jimbos

An image of the interior of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona. Recently been completed and the restoration can now be visited. The truth is that it is a true wonder. Thanks for your support and kindness. Have a happy week! In 1401, six hospitals in the city of Barcelona merged to form the Hospital de la Santa Creu, a fine example of civilian gothic architecture. With the growth of the city and the advances in medicine in the 19th century, the centre was unable to meet the demands of the time and construction of a new building was proposed. Thanks to the legacy of Pau Gil, a banker, the first stone of the new building was laid on January 15th, 1902. "Sant Pau" was added to the old name of "la Santa Creu" to honour the wishes of its benefactor. The architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner was commissioned with the project. Over the years, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau became the most significant public building in Catalan modernisme.. Some of the most significant events in the history of the Hospital and the city are documented in the Historic Archive of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.. The architectural complex of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is an unmistakable landmark in the culture and heritage of Barcelona city in particular and in Catalonia in general. Its architectural and patrimonial value extends beyond its urban location and the site has won European and international acclaim. In 1997, together with the Palau de la Música Catalana (one of the world's leading concert halls), the Hospital was declared World Heritage by UNESCO for its singular architectural and artistic beauty.. The Private Foundation of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is the institution that manages and cares for the maintenance and conversation of the Modernism Site, and also the organ that carries out charity and social services. Among other activities, a Social Action and Research Plan has been launched, under the name "Committed to People".. In 1401, six hospitals in the city of Barcelona merged to form the Hospital de la Santa Creu, a fine example of civilian gothic architecture. With the growth of the city and the advances in medicine in the 19th century, the centre was unable to meet the demands of the time and construction of a new building was proposed. Thanks to the legacy of Pau Gil, a banker, the first stone of the new building was laid on January 15th, 1902. "Sant Pau" was added to the old name of "la Santa Creu" to honour the wishes of its benefactor. The architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner was commissioned with the project. Over the years, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau became the most significant public building in Catalan modernisme.. Some of the most significant events in the history of the Hospital and the city are documented in the Historic Archive of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.. The architectural complex of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is an unmistakable landmark in the culture and heritage of Barcelona city in particular and in Catalonia in general. Its architectural and patrimonial value extends beyond its urban location and the site has won European and international acclaim. In 1997, together with the Palau de la Música Catalana (one of the world's leading concert halls), the Hospital was declared World Heritage by UNESCO for its singular architectural and artistic beauty.. The Private Foundation of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is the institution that manages and cares for the maintenance and conversation of the Modernism Site, and also the organ that carries out charity and social services. Among other activities, a Social Action and Research Plan has been launched, under the name "Committed to People".. . via 500px http://j.mp/PHZ6I2