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Sabadell in the Modern Era
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During the Modern Era (from the 16th to the 18th century), Sabadell was a small town with narrow, irregular streets surrounding the market and the church of Sant Fèlix. Throughout these three centuries, between the Middle Ages and industrialisation, the city suffered a series of misfortunes, with wars, plagues and falling population, but it also saw social and economic advances, with a growing role being played by the Municipal Council, the building of the first school, the belltower of Sant Fèlix, the Duran House, etc.
A series of buildings can be visited in the city, bringing the visitor closer to the situation of that period. You can walk along the streets that have been preserved and see the buildings that remain. Among these buildings the following should be highlighted:
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Houses in Calle Sant Antoni, 31-33.
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View of the façade.
Address: C/ Sant Antoni, 31-33
Closed to the public.
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The Duran House
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Built between the years 1578 and 1606, with the features of a manor house and, at the same time, of agricultural production. It is currently being restored and will be recovered as a city facility.
Address: C/ Pedregar, 7
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La Escaiola ceramic kilns
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In the old shop at Cal Ventura, in Vía de Massagué. The two firing kilns and work surface are preserved. It is an example of the great ceramic activity in Sabadell throughout the 18th century.
Address: Via Massagué, 5-7
Open to the public during shop hours.
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Belltower of Sant Fèlix
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This belltower was built between 1724 and 1738 according to the plans of the architect Joan Garrido. It is in Baroque style with an octagonal floor plan and four bodies: the first three of stone and the final one of fired-earth brick.
Address: Racó del Campanar
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Check routes planned by the Sabadell History Museum, Calle Sant Antoni, 13, tel. 93 727 85 55 and in the publication “El portal dels museus” (The museum portal). 93 727 85 55 and in the publication “El portal dels museus” (The museum portal). Guided tours for groups at arranged times: tel. 93 727 85 55 or at the e-mail address mhs@ajsabadell.es.
There is more information about this route in the free booklet "Sabadell a l'època moderna" (Sabadell in the modern era), published by Sabadell City Council, which is available from the city History Museum.
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