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Casa Alegre De Sagrera, at 29 Font Vella Street in Terrassa, Spain, is a house museum forming part of the Terrassa Museum. It shows how the city’s industrial bourgeoisie lived.
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Why go
- The symmetrical, eclectic facade has Modernista wrought-iron balconies and second-floor gallery windows.
- Three preserved 19th-century rooms have ceiling paintings depicting the conquest of Mexico, Solomon’s story and biblical scenes.
- The main salon has murals by Pere Viver and opens onto a gallery overlooking the courtyard and gardens.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00
Wednesday11:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00
Thursday10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00
Friday10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00
Saturday10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00
Sunday11:00 – 14:00
Don't miss
- Facade reliefAlexandre de Riquer’s relief depicts the first owner’s exploits against Napoleon.Facade
- Joaquim Vancells paintingA monumental painting shows Joaquim de Sagrera fighting the French in the mountains of Rubió in 1818.Casa Alegre De Sagrera
- Dining-room panelAlexandre de Riquer painted the large ornamental panel in 1901 for the Instituto Industrial de Terrassa.Dining room
Know before you go
- The gardens are entered from Carrer Cardaire, 21.
What's inside
- A central block and two side wings form a U-shaped layout.
- The municipal collections include works by Fèlix Mestres, Laureano Barrau, Josep Martínez Lozano and Carlos Baca-Flor.
- A collection of paintings by Josep Martínez Lozano is displayed in the rooms.
Interesting facts2
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The house preserves examples of its original furniture.
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The Salvans collection features Oriental ceramics and porcelain.
Casa Alegre de Sagrera - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
- Early 19th c.Built as textile manufacturer Joaquim de Sagrera’s home and workshop. The house suffered serious damage during Napoleon’s invasion; Sagrera played a prominent role in the Spanish War of Independence.
- 1911Municipal architect Melcior Viñals transformed the house into an eclectic bourgeois residence reflecting Modernista tastes, under owners Francesc Alegre i Roig and Mercé de Sagrera.
- Preservation campaignThe local press and museum board stopped a drastic renovation that would have completely altered the building.
- 1973Terrassa City Council acquired the house with help from Caixa de Ahorros de Terrassa. The house and gardens opened to the public.
How to get there
- On footThe garden entrance is at Carrer Cardaire 21.
Accessibility
- La Mirada Tàctil A tactile interpretation space designed especially for visitors with visual difficulties, blindness or reduced mobility.
Sources: Casa Alegre de Sagrera - Wikipedia · Casa Alegre de Sagrera - Turisme Terrassa · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
Carrer de la Font Vella, 29, Terrassa
- Phone
- +34 937 31 66 46
Questions and answers
Where is Casa Alegre De Sagrera?
The museum is at 29 Font Vella Street in Terrassa, Spain.
Where is the garden entrance at Casa Alegre De Sagrera?
Enter the gardens from Carrer Cardaire, number 21.
What can I see at Casa Alegre De Sagrera?
The museum has works by Fèlix Mestres, Laureano Barrau, Josep Martínez Lozano and Carlos Baca-Flor, plus drawings by Mateu Avellaneda.
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