La Giralda de l’Arboç

The creator of this building was born in L'Arboç, Joan Roquer i Marí. After his honeymoon trip to Andalusia, the wealthy newlyweds returned to Catalonia excited by Arabic architecture. They lived in Barcelona, where they were taking care daily of their family business, but they decided they wanted to build a summer residence. The building would have to mimic the elements of the Arab architecture that most surprised them in their trip to Andalusia.

The work was completed in 1908 and was directed by the same Roquer and executed by the master of works Mr. Feliu. The main tower of the building is its highlight, as it is the reproduction of the Giralda de Sevilla, with a height of 52 meters, which has become one of the most emblematic elements of the city. TThere is also  a replica of the Patio de los Leones of the Alhambra in Granada, and the Hall of Ambassadors of the Alcazar of Seville.

Regarding the decoration of the building, the horseshoe arches, the lobed arches and the arabesques predominate. All the decorative elements, as well as the materials used, they faithfully follow the original models, based on the photographs taken during the trip to Andalusia.

TOURS

La Giralda de l’Arboç is located on Avinguda Mn. Cinto Verdaguer, 35, in l’Arboç. It is a privately owned tourist attraction and can only be visited by prior arrangement. The visit is guided and lasts approximately one hour.

The price is 10 euros/person for groups of more than 20 people, and 200 euros/group for groups of less than 20 people. Children up to 6 years of age have free admission. The entrance fee is payable in cash or by credit card at the entrance to the complex.

For more information or reservations, you can send an e-mail to the Tourist Office of l’Arboç, turisme@arbocenc.cat,

If you are a group of less than 20 people, please contact the Tourist Office; we organise large groups by putting together small groups.