Horta masias offers a path through Barcelona's agricultural past. The route crosses the Nou Barris district to identify historical farmhouses that still retain their original architecture. The Casal de Gent Gran Can Peguera acts as a base for observing these structures, reflecting the shift from rural landscape to today's urban environment.
The Planns tip
The activity is free and starts at the Casal de Gent Gran Can Peguera in the Nou Barris district.
Practical info
Monday: at 10:00 AM · Free Admission — Prior registration required Limited places
The venue
Can Peguera
Can Peguera: A Chronicle of Urban Resistance
In the heart of Nou Barris, Can Peguera stands out as a unique urban enclave. Its distinctive architecture, characterized by single-story 'cheap houses' and small gardens, testifies to early 20th-century social planning. Built from 1929 to house workers from the International Exhibition and those evicted from Montjuïc, these homes represent an urban model almost vanished from Barcelona. Plaça Sant Francesc Xavier, a central hub, was the scene of intense anarchist activity in the 30s, with the church even transforming into a 'People's House'. Today, Can Peguera preserves its working-class identity and protected heritage status, reflecting a community forged in struggle and dignity.
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