Historic building in Premià de Mar

Historic building in Premià de Mar

Photo: Deosringas / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 3.0 , resized

Discover how this historic building in the town of Premià de Mar switched from being a dormitory for nuns to a school.

The Escola Divina Pastora is a protected building of cultural interest in Premià de Mar, owned by the Congregació de les Germanes Caputxines de la Mare del Diví Pastor. Originally, the upper floor, which externally resembles a gallery of nearly parabolic arches, was used as a dormitory for nuns. Today, this space is used for classrooms.

The building is a civil construction of rectangular layout, featuring a basement, ground floor, and several floors. It is characterized by the use of exposed brick on all openings, at the corners, and along the facades. A courtyard surrounds the building, with the exception of the main facade.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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