Olesa de Montserrat

Cal Puigjaner is an old manor house documented since 1548, although the architectural complex was completely renovated in the 19th century. On the main facade, the vaulted portal of the original building and a chapel with the image of Saint Peter stand out.

The cellar is a construction from the beginning of the 18th century, with the typical Catalan vault, which was made to absorb the growing and prosperous industry of wine and brandy production.

This cultural and tourist facility, renovated in 2021 and inaugurated in March 2023, houses within its facilities the Center for Culture and Nature of Montserrat, an ethnological and archaeological exhibition that explains in a very didactic way the formation geological history of the Montserrat Mountain and its natural heritage as well as the history of the people who populated this territory over the centuries.

Inside Cal Puigjaner, there is also the Espai Celler, a multipurpose room that offers the possibility of hosting a wide range of activities, as well as an exhibition hall; Espai Pati and Espai Cups.

It is one of the most significant and representative elements of the municipality, classified as a Cultural Asset of National Interest. It has the characteristics of a defense tower and, in medieval times, it had been linked to a castle-type construction. It is located in Plaça Nova, in the old town, next to the parish church. Its current appearance and its height are the result of a reconstruction from the beginning of the 16th century. The plan is square and the walls slope in the shape of a truncated pyramid, very apparent at the base and almost imperceptible in height. At the top it is crowned by a low octagonal body with a wrought iron element that houses the two bells of the municipal clock. It housed the Olesa prison from the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Despite being now the municipal clock tower, it is mistaken for the bell tower of the church, which was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.

The Seven Balconies of Montserrat are seven natural and panoramic viewpoints of the magical mountain that contemplate it from Abrera, Castellví de Rosanes, Collbató, Esparreguera, Martorell, Olesa de Montserrat and Sant Esteve Sesrovires.

These viewpoints are the perfect place to enjoy nature and the activities that this northen area of Baix Llobregat offers, such as hiking, cycling or family tourism. At the same time, they allow you to enjoy gastronomy with native products, visits to wineries and cellars, a heritage that shows the past and the history of the territory, such as the Sedó Colony in Esparreguera or the Pont del Diable in Martorell, and unique events, such as the performances of the ''Passions'' during the spring.

More information about each balcony at www.setbalconsdemontserrat.cat 

El riu Llobregat és un dels cursos fluvials més emblemàtics i importants de Catalunya. Al llarg dels segles, ha modelat el territori, ha influït en el desenvolupament de les comarques que travessa i s’ha convertit en un valuós espai natural ple de paisatges i racons per descobrir.

El Llobregat dona nom a la comarca del Baix Llobregat, ha estat escenari de nombrosos episodis històrics i ha tingut un paper estratègic des de l’antiguitat com a via de comunicació, font de recursos i motor de desenvolupament econòmic.

Neix a Castellar de n’Hug, a 1.295 metres d’altitud, i recorre prop de 170 quilòmetres fins a desembocar al mar Mediterrani, on alimenta el valuós Delta del Llobregat, un dels espais naturals més importants de Catalunya, amb aiguamolls d’una gran riquesa ecològica.

Al llarg del seu recorregut, el riu travessa paisatges molt diversos i conserva un important patrimoni històric i industrial. Hi destaquen elements tan singulars com el Pont del Diable, a Martorell, o la Colònia Güell, testimoni del passat industrial vinculat al tèxtil. Tot plegat configura un eix fluvial que ha donat vida i identitat als municipis que s’han desenvolupat al seu entorn.

A més, l’eix del riu Llobregat constitueix un corredor ecològic de gran valor, amb una notable diversitat de flora i fauna que contribueix a la conservació de la biodiversitat i al gaudi d’un entorn natural únic.