At the Museu d’Art de Cerdanyola, original hydraulic floor tiles and the stained-glass windows “Les Dames de Cerdanyola” are preserved in the Sala Modernista. For travellers interested in architecture and history, Cerdanyola Del Valles offers a concrete starting point; further points of interest range from a Roman villa to buildings with Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance elements.

Modernist art and architecture

The Museu d’Art de Cerdanyola – Can Domènech is housed in a Modernist building designed by the architect Gaietà Buïgas. It was originally built as a theatre-casino for summer visitors. The museum focuses its collection and interpretation work particularly on Modernist, Noucentista and Art Deco heritage. These three movements provide a useful framework for understanding the building’s architectural and artistic themes.

In the museum’s Sala Modernista, parts of the design by Eduard Maria Balcells have been preserved in the Torre López room. They include the original hydraulic floor tiles and the stained-glass windows “Les Dames de Cerdanyola”. These specific features add to the picture of the building as a whole: its original use as a theatre-casino and its preserved design elements can be seen side by side.

Religious buildings and historical traces

The Ermita de Santa Maria de les Feixes is a Baroque chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, documented since the 14th century. It stands on the remains of a Roman villa dating from the 1st century AD. The villa’s remains were archaeologically investigated inside the chapel during restoration work. The chapel and the villa provide different points of reference for the site’s history.

The church of Sant Iscle i Santa Victòria de les Feixes is a Romanesque religious building dating from the 12th century. It is located in the Vall de les Feixes in the Serra de Collserola. Gothic and Renaissance elements can also be seen alongside the Romanesque ones. Romanesque is therefore not the only visible stylistic influence: the other two styles are also part of the church’s architectural character.

The municipal cemetery of Cerdanyola del Vallès includes the old church of Sant Martí, characterised by a Gothic tradition with Renaissance elements. The cemetery’s historic area also contains tombs and pantheons in the Modernist and Noucentista styles. The Castell de Sant Marçal, also known as Castell de Cerdanyola, offers another historical point of reference: its origins are dated to the first third of the 11th century.

Collserola and the route through Parc de la Riera

Parc de Collserola occupies almost half of the municipal area of Cerdanyola del Vallès. Alongside its cultural attractions, this landscape is therefore one of the destination’s defining features. The “Un passeig arran de riera” route starts at the Can Coll recreational area on the road from Cerdanyola to Horta. From there, it leads to the Can Catà track and then through Parc de la Riera to the information hut. These named points give the route a clear progression, but do not provide a basis for estimating how long it takes.

Planning information

The Ca n’Oliver archaeological site is temporarily closed because of African swine fever. Before visiting, check whether the restriction is still in effect. Before setting out, also check the latest access notices about restrictions in parts of Collserola.

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