Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Sabadell, Spain

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.5 km
Ascend 64 m
Descend 71 m

Experience Sabadell in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Sabadell

Sight 1: Masia de Can Rull

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Masia de Can Rull

Can Rull is a Renaissance farmhouse in the city of Sabadell protected as a cultural asset of local interest. Formerly called Mas d'en Torrella and then Can Julià Ferrer, its current name was given by Josep de Rull who was regent of the Royal Council of Catalonia, of the ministry of the Supreme Council of Aragon and chancellor of the Royal Council. Currently the farmhouse gives its name to the neighborhood that surrounds it, begun in 1919. Basilica farmhouse with slopes that give water to the side facades. The main façade is exceptionally oriented to the east, has an attic with arched windows, a voussoir door and Renaissance style windows. The materials used in the construction are stone and pebbles. In the southern part there is an arch that could be from the fifteenth century. In the cup there is an engraved stone that refers to the year 1682.

Wikipedia: Masia de Can Rull (CA)

1024 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 2: Plaça Catalunya

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Plaça de Catalunya in Sabadell is located at the confluence of the Centre, Creu Alta and Hostafrancs neighbourhoods. It is on an entrance road to the city, at the southern end of Avinguda de Francesc Macià. In the square are the Banco Sabadell, the Hotel Sabadell and the Parc de Catalunya.

Wikipedia: Plaça de Catalunya (Sabadell) (CA)

661 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 3: Plaça de Granados

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Granados Square is a neoclassical public square in Sabadell included in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. It is named after the Catalan composer and pianist Enric Granados.

Wikipedia: Plaça de Granados (Sabadell) (CA)

624 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Teatre Sant Viçenc

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The Sant Vicenç Theatre, also known as the Sant Vicenç Parish Centre, is a theatre located in the Creu Alta neighbourhood of Sabadell, linked to the annexed parish, the Church of Sant Vicenç. It is managed by a non-profit organization. The Theatre Group prepares a theatrical season with about 6 or 7 plays per year by the same cast.

Wikipedia: Teatre Sant Vicenç (CA)

18 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 5: Sant Vicenç (Creu Alta)

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Sant Vicenç (Creu Alta) Josep Renalias / CC BY-SA 3.0

Sant Vicenç de Jonqueres is a church listed as a monument in the municipality of Sabadell included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. This church replaced the old church of Sant Vicenç de Jonqueres located on the right bank of the Ripoll river, and was inaugurated on November 10, 1889.

Wikipedia: Sant Vicenç de la Creu Alta (CA)

1170 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 6: Torre de l'Aigua

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The Water Tower of Sabadell is a modernist water tank considered one of the most emblematic buildings in the city, to the point of being its identifying symbol. It stands on the east side of the city, almost on the very edge of the bank of the river Ripoll, near the road to Caldes de Montbui. It functioned as a repository between 1922 and 1967. It is considered one of the 100 "Elements of the Industrial Heritage of Catalonia" and guided tours can be taken on the days of the Festa Major, on the first weekend of September. The tower is listed as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest with registration number 1508-I.

Wikipedia: Torre de l'Aigua (Sabadell) (CA)

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