An inn for travellers

The Ca n’Artés building forms part of the historical complex of Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina, a rural centre that grew up in the 11th century around the old St Eulàlia hermitage. It was a rich farming area and an important thoroughfare at the time, where the Sant Iscle and Horta roads crossed. In fact, Ca n’Artés put up travellers until the 15th century.

Architectural heritage

The house still retains some original medieval features, such as the door with the semi-circular arch in the middle of the façade and one of the windows with a pointed arch. These days the building is split into three parts: one is the premises of the bakery, with a dwelling on the first floor; the second, more premises, coincides with the main door and has the only window on the ground floor, while the third is on the first floor with an entrance via a side staircase. Ca n’Artés is listed in Barcelona’s Architectural Heritage Catalogue.