Commemorative event of the 10th anniversary of the Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau

25 de April de 202401:52h

Yesterday, Wednesday, April 24, the Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau celebrated 10 years of activity since its reopening in the company of the workers who participated and participate in this project, with professionals from the Hospital de la Santa Creu and Sant Pau, the Institut de Recerca, the resident organizations and other institutions linked to Sant Pau, and with representatives of companies and collaborating entities.

Three members of the Very Illustrious Administration made speeches during this commemorative event giving a small review of the activity carried out in the Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau over the last 10 years, since its opening on 24 February 2014.

Firstly, Mrs. Elena Amat, as patron representing the Barcelona City Council, welcomed the attendees and spoke about the rehabilitation process that allowed the Modernista Precinct to reopen with a new use plan.

Next, Ms. Mercè Salvat, as patron representing the Generalitat de Catalunya, presented the organizations hosted by the Art Nouveau Site and the activities that take place there.

Finally, Mn. Josep M. Turull, as patron representing the Capítol Catedralici, explained how heritage has been brought closer to the city and the most vulnerable groups. He also referred to the charitable assistance activity carried out by the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Private Foundation.

The catering was provided by the Canpedró Foundation’s Solidarity Gastronomy Project, an innovative concept that combines gastronomy and services to offer training and work opportunities to people at risk of social exclusion.