Deep in the raw heart of Raval, the Reial Acadèmia de Farmàcia de Catalunya houses an exceptional archive. Guided tours unveil a building with its own narrative, an unparalleled library, and collections tracing pharmaceutical science's evolution. From study materials to original furniture and period instruments: a deep dive into Barcelona's most hidden scientific and cultural heritage.
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Access is limited to guided tours; check the Reial Acadèmia website for details.
THE VENUE
In the heart of Raval, the Old Hospital de la Santa Creu Building stands as a landmark of Catalan civil Gothic architecture. Founded in 1401 to centralize Barcelona's healthcare, this complex operated for over five centuries, witnessing the city's urban and medical evolution, and where Antoni Gaudí spent his last days in 1926. Today, its halls and courtyards host the Biblioteca de Catalunya, the Institut d'Estudis Catalans, and the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina, complete with its remarkable 18th-century anatomical amphitheater. A historic vestige reimagined as a cultural epicenter.
Edifici de l'Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu
Raval's Civil Gothic: from hospital to National Library.
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