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Hospital de Sant Pau

Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona1997

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The hospital was built at a 45º angle in relation to the adjoining streets, firstly in rebellion against the grid-like layout of the surrounding neighbourhood of Ensanche, which the architect disliked, and, secondly, to benefit from the breeze coming in from the sea.

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  • Title: Hospital de Sant Pau
  • Creator: Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona
  • Date Created: 1997
  • Rights: Kent Wang
  • Location: Spain
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 1997
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
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