Guided Visit to the Casa de l’Aigua

Step inside a hidden piece of Barcelona’s early 20th-century water infrastructure on this guided tour of the Casa de l’Aigua in Trinitat Nova. The visit traces the journey of water from the storage tanks to the pumping station, shedding light on the urban and social challenges that came with the city’s growth. Along the way, you’ll hear about the era’s hygienist ideals, municipal engineering, and the debates over public management of essential services.

Led by the Museu d’Història de Barcelona, the tour offers a close look at a facility that once played a key role in supplying the expanding city. It’s a chance to understand how infrastructure shaped modern Barcelona, and to appreciate the historical layers beneath a working-class neighbourhood. The experience is designed for those curious about urban history, architecture, and the politics of water.