The waking hours of Ciutat Vella signal the start of the festa major for Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, and la Ribera. This neighborhood tradition relies on the active involvement of the Casal de Persones Grans del Casc Antic, who kick off the day at dawn. Attendees gather in a space of direct interaction to mark the district's core festivities. The event emphasizes its grassroots origins, placing the residents of the Casal at the center of the celebration. It is an opportunity to observe the social fabric of one of the city's oldest areas in an open-air, local setting.
Practical info
Sunday: at 07.45 h Free admission
The venue
Casal de Persones Grans del Casc Antic
Social architecture. Coexistence in the heart of Ciutat Vella.
Opened in December 2023, the Casal de Persones Grans del Casc Antic redefines social facilities in Ciutat Vella. Located in the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighborhood, this building, designed by CARLOS VALLS ARQUITECTURA + AAAR arquitectes, pioneers the integration of a senior center and temporary housing for adults at risk of exclusion. Its design, featuring superimposed volumes and shared spaces like a dining room and urban gardens, exemplifies contemporary social architecture aiming to strengthen community ties and foster intergenerational coexistence. It integrates into an environment of medieval passages, adding a new urban dynamic.
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