La Casa de la Seda Barcelona
La Casa de la Seda Barcelona
La Casa de la Seda Barcelona
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'La Casa de la Seda' (The House of Silk) is the only guild house in Barcelona open to the public with regular visits from Monday to Saturday. It also has beautiful rooms to celebrate all kind of events. Discover a unique house in Barcelona. Visit the luxurious headquarters of the Art of Silk Association, one of the most influent institutions of the 18th century Catalan society. The visit includes: • The amazing guild room with silk lined walls and rich ornaments. • The library with more than three thousand documents from 1533 until today. • The majestic presidential office and the meeting room.
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Neighbourhood: El Born / La Ribera
The labyrinth that is El Born becomes most apparent the moment you turn down one of its side streets. But this is one of the few labyrinths you might actually enjoy losing your way in. After all, there are few places that live and breathe such exciting energy regardless of the time of day. This neighbourhood seamlessly transcends the old and new parts of the city, reflected in its vast array of restaurants ranging from fancy Michelin-star establishments to trendy fusion restaurants. Here you'll find historical and cultural attractions such as the popular Picasso Museum and the Gothic cathedral La Santa Maria del Mar, where you just might be able to catch a traditional Catalan wedding.
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- Urquinaona • 5 min walk
- Jaume I • 6 min walk
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Reto A
Basel, Switzerland1,717 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
Here you can learn something about the history and the craftsmanship of the silk industry of Barcelona. It is a privilege that the guild opened their house to the public. This guided tour is like a time travel. There are just a few rooms to view but each with interesting objects to discover. I highly recommend this tour to the sophisticated traveler who want to discover Barcelona outside of the mainstream. And the best of all is the very simpatico tour guide, if you are lucky you gonna meet Laura and she will infect you with her passion. The 10 EUR fee are absolutely justified.
Written 24 September 2016
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Hi Reto,
We love receiving comments like yours. Is a pleassure to know that you liked discovering spaces ad cheering other people, as you said, to travel in time during the visit.
Regards.
Written 27 March 2017
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sfirisheyes
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This was a very special museum experience, as it is a private residence, now open for public tours. This is very close to the Museo de la Musica, just around the corner. The guide was extremely knowledgable. It helped to learn about the history of the guilds, to understand commerce and how Barcelona came to be such a powerful port in it's time. We were shown beautiful examples from the silk makers of tapestry and wallpaper design. This was a fascinating experience! It is the only guildhouse open to the public in Barcelona. For more info in English - http://www.casadelaseda.com/en/home/
Written 6 August 2016
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Dear irisheyes,
It has been great to read your amazing review! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our future visitors :)
Reviews like yours give us an extra of energy to keep going with the project!
Thanks a million!
Best,
Eva
Written 10 August 2016
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Compass43851409881
New Delhi, India2 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Excellent place to visit while travelling to Barcelona. Never miss this place. We enjoyed a lot while holidaying in Spain specifically in Barcelona.
Written 20 December 2018
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Lilia B
10 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Marko of CAVA Tour took us to Medugorje, Bosnia in May 24,2023. He is a very dedicated tour guide and we are amazed how he managed to assist my friend as they climbed the rugged and rough rocks in a steep hill. What a wonderful gift of experience to have a guy who is so knowledgeable and accommodating. He also took us to Mostar for a sumptuous lunch that was unbelievably cheap . Followed by a dessert of Bosnia’s best baklava and fig cake. With this tour you’ll have the best tour guide and driver and it’s worth every penny!
Dr. Lilia Bejec and Maria Javate Smith (DON)
Naperville, Illinois
Dr. Lilia Bejec and Maria Javate Smith (DON)
Naperville, Illinois
Written 24 May 2023
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nicholelizabeth
New Brighton, MN1 contribution
Feb 2020
This is one of the must-see spots in Barcelona. It was well worth the cost to see more of the beautiful work that Gaudí contributed to Spain. The audio tour was excellent!
Written 12 February 2020
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george
Easton, MD151 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
As a fair well gathering, seventy-two fellow travelers had a wonderful dinner at La Casa de la Seda Barcelona. The setting is in the main dining room where members of the Silk Guild hold their meetings. The surrounding rooms contain many examples and literature concerning the history of the silk trade in Europe and the world.
Written 3 May 2017
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cila p
Porto District, Portugal4 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
New open house to visit in Barcelona only available on 2016 for tourists. Good location in the city center, few people because it´s not well known from the public. the guide was nice! the visit took 50 minuts and it´s a beautiful house. Happy to see everything with no rush. The only negative thing it´s too expensive for the offer (small house). I recomende the visit!
Written 23 September 2016
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Thanks a lot for your comment. We like to know that even the tickets are expensive for you, you still have interest to come to the Casa de la Seda and have a good time. For future occasions or to those friends who could be interesting, you can contact and acquire tickets for reduced price (students, seniors…)
Regards
Written 27 March 2017
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marcantonigarcia
1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Family
Barcelona is known worldwide for many well-known things. La Casa de la Seda remains yet as a hidden cultural treasure to discover. Not to miss.
Written 7 August 2016
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Dear Toni,
Thank you very much for such a great review.
Guided visits at La Casa de la Seda have started just a few months ago and it's great to read opinions like yours. :)
Gracias!
Eva
Written 10 August 2016
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Diane T
Wellington, New Zealand3 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
This is not highly visible on the Barcelona tourist trail but is definately worth a visit if you are interested in fabric and the part played by the Guild in Spanish society of the day. And it is a cool, calm, tranquil and fascinating respite from the bustle of Las Ramblas.
Written 4 August 2016
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Barbara W
Calgary, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2016
Happened upon this not well advertised gem and were delighted by both the knowledgeable guide, Laura and the preservation of the history of the silk workers guild in Barcelona. The information and artifacts explained by the guide were fascinating and gave great I sites to the history of the inportance of the guilds in establishing and monitoring the fibre trades. It was refreshing to realize the importance of this in the development of society both then and now. The guide was delightful and very well informed.
Written 4 August 2016
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mirallespera6
Barcelona, Spain
Esta permitido fotografiar les diferentes estancias por un simple aficionada a la fotografia ?
Written 23 January 2018
Casa de la Seda B
Barcelona, Spain
Hola!
No tenemos restricción de fotos, de hecho nos encanta vernos en las redes sociales ;)
Utilizamos el hashtag #lacasadelaseda
Recordamos que los sábados por la mañana ofrecemos visitas guiadas
Written 25 January 2018
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