L'Enrajolada Santacana House Museum facts for kids
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The L’Enrajolada Santacana House-Museum (Catalan: L'Enrajolada, Casa Museu Santacana) is a very old and interesting museum. You can find it in Martorell, a town in Catalonia, Spain. This special museum was started in 1876 by Francesc Santacana i Campmany. Later, his grandson, Francesc Santacana i Romeu, continued to build its amazing collections.
The museum is located inside an old family home. This house belonged to the Santacana family for many years. It has four floors and a beautiful garden. L'Enrajolada is also part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network. This means it works with other museums in the area.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The L'Enrajolada museum has many different kinds of items. These collections come from all over the place!
Tiles and Ceramics
One of the most famous parts of the museum is its collection of tiles. You can see tiles from the 14th century all the way to the 20th century. That's hundreds of years of history! There are also many beautiful ceramic pieces.
Old Buildings and Art
The museum also has parts from old buildings. These are called architectural elements. You can see sculptures that used to be in ancient places. There are also paintings from the 1800s.
Furniture and Decorations
Inside the house, you'll find old furniture. There are also many decorative items. These show how people lived and decorated their homes long ago.
Archaeological Finds
Francesc Santacana also found many old objects by digging in the ground. These are called archaeological materials. He found them in Martorell and the areas nearby. These finds help us learn about the past.
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