Mataró–Blanes axis
Includes bus, audio guide, snack and lunch.
Advance booking required
Schedule
25/06/2026 | 9:00-19:00 | English – Catalan – Spanish
Meeting point: CCIB headquarters.
Final Stop: CCIB headquarters.
Mode: By bus and on foot.
The first railway line in the country was built to connect Barcelona with its northern coastline. Inaugurated in 1848, with its terminal station in Mataró, it traced a clear escape route from the capital towards the Maresme. The development of summer retreats and the fortunes of the indianos* turned the region into an area featuring major landmark works of Catalan Modernism.
However, the route proposes to explore other aspects of this territory: its condition as a periphery and the urbanization of the intermediate spaces between historic town centres through large-scale housing developments; its relationship with nature through different types of interventions and approaches—agricultural, recreational, and infrastructural; and singular facilities, whether in use or repurposed, that speak to the dynamism of an area which, while not metropolitan, enjoys many of its advantages and few of its drawbacks.
*Spanish emigrant who became rich in Latin America
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Housing Unit for the Can Mercader Pension Fund
Celler Art Laietà
Presó Panòptica de Mataró
Parc Circular de Mataró – Maresme
El Palauet
Enric Miralles Library
Gardens of Santa Clotilde
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Accessibility: Easy route suitable for most people. It includes medium or long walking sections, mainly flat and paved, although some areas may have reduced accessibility or uneven surfaces.
Additional information
Tickets are personal and non-transferable, and are valid only for the selected date and time. Changes, cancellations, or refunds are not permitted.
Participants are advised to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity; late arrival may result in being unable to join the visit.
The duration of the visit is approximate and may vary due to organisational or safety reasons.
The organisation may request documentation to verify ticket ownership. More information is available in the Official Congress Itineraries Terms and Conditions here.
Group size: maximum 54 people.
Lunch: Includes a lunch with a set menu for the group (please note that this may not cater for all dietary restrictions); it is essential to notify us in advance of any allergies or special dietary requirements by emailing visitors@uia2026bcn.org
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Photo Credits: Centre d’Enoturisme Alta Alella ©David Garcia; Grup d’Habitatges per la Caixa de Pensions Can Mercader ©Arnau Rovira; Biblioteca Enric Miralles ©David Garcia; Jardins de Santa Clotilde ©David Garcia; Pati Presó Panòptica de Mataró ©Víctor Lozano.