The historic manor house of Can Garra in Tiana

The historic manor house of Can Garra in Tiana

Discover the history of Can Garra, a protected manor house in the Maresme region featuring distinct stone masonry.

In the town of Tiana, Maresme, lies the manor house known as Can Garra. This building is a protected cultural asset of local interest, consisting of a ground floor and a first floor. It is covered with a two-pitched roof and a perpendicular gable on the facade.

The building is notably deteriorated. Its design features a stone portal with a semicircular arch that leans to the left. The upper floor includes two windows framed in stone, which match the stone cornerstones used throughout the construction of the building.

Situated in front of the main facade is another structure that is lower and covered by a single-pitched roof. This secondary building is characterized by a stone portal in the shape of a flattened arch.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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