 Casa de la Canonja (La Pia Almoina)Simple home for the clergy
Address: Plaça de la Seu - Sarria, Sant Gervasi & Tibidabo
08002 - Gothic Quarter, Raval & La Ribera
Barcelona
Nearest Bus or Train:Jaume I
Open Hours:Not available
In addition to being a fine example of Gothic architecture, this 11th-century building is of great historical interest as well. It was first the headquarters of a charity organization that used to provide a free lunch every day to 100 of the city's deserving poor, hence its popular name - Pía Almoina (the compassionate alms). Later, in 1450, it became home to the cathedral canons. Closed to the public.
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