New leases of life for historic buildings

The Palau was restored in 1993, and it conserves its original 19th century exterior appearance, with a romantic style and sober lines. It has noteworthy stone window and door frames, which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The Palau was owned by the Sentmenat family until 1974, when it was sold to a development company. It was finally acquired by Barcelona City Council in 1992. It was rescued from oblivion and given a new lease of life when the Eina School of Art and Design moved into the building.

Aristocratic gardens

The Palau Sentmenat has classical French-style gardens, which include is a circular pond surrounded by parterres. They have kept their original appearance and distribution, so they are a magnificent example of what aristocratic gardens were like at the start of the 19th century. At the rear of the Palau, the land gives way to a wooded area, which is perfect for a taking a stroll and disconnecting from the city.