L'Enrajolada Santacana House Museum facts for kids

L'Enrajolada (Martorell) is a historic house museum.

The L’Enrajolada Santacana House-Museum is a special place in Martorell, a town in Catalonia, Spain. It's one of the oldest museums in this region! This museum opened way back in 1876. It was started by Francesc Santacana i Campmany. Later, his grandson, Francesc Santacana i Romeu, continued his work. The museum is inside an old family home that belonged to the Santacana family. This house has four floors and a lovely garden. L'Enrajolada is also part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network. This means it works with other local museums in the area.

What You Can See Inside

The museum has many different kinds of items. These collections come from all over the place!

Amazing Tile Art

You can see many beautiful tiles. Some are very old, from the 1300s. Others are more recent, from the 1900s. There are also many ceramic pieces. These show how art and design changed over hundreds of years.

Old Building Parts and Sculptures

The museum also displays parts from old buildings. These include architectural pieces and sculptures. Imagine seeing pieces of history that once made up grand structures!

Paintings, Furniture, and More

You will find paintings from the 1800s. There is also old furniture and other decorative items. These show how people lived and decorated their homes long ago.

Discovering Ancient History

The museum has archaeological finds too. These are items found during digs in Martorell and nearby areas. Francesc Santacana himself led some of these excavations. These finds help us learn about ancient times.

Want to Learn More?

• Vicenç Ros Municipal Museum

External Links

• Local Museum Network site

See also

In Spanish: L'Enrajolada, Casa Museo Santacana. Martorell para niños