About this place
Casa Prat de la Riba is a historic family house in Castellterçol, a small town in Catalonia north of Barcelona. It was here that Enric Prat de la Riba was born, one of the most influential figures in Catalan political life at the turn of the twentieth century, and the building now serves as a memorial space dedicated to his life and legacy.
Who was Prat de la Riba?
Enric Prat de la Riba was born in Castellterçol in 1870. A lawyer, writer and politician, he founded the Lliga Regionalista, the party that shaped modern political Catalanism. In 1914 he became the first president of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya, the first shared self-governing institution in centuries to unite Catalonia's four provinces. His work is widely regarded as the foundation for the region's later push toward self-government, which is why his family home in Castellterçol carries such weight for local identity and Catalan historical memory.
What can you see inside?
Inside, the house recreates the atmosphere of a middle-class home from the era when the future politician grew up here. Visitors can walk through living quarters furnished with period furniture and everyday objects, alongside materials documenting Prat de la Riba's biography and achievements — from his early years in Castellterçol, through his legal studies, to his years of political activity in Barcelona. The exhibition traces a path from a provincial childhood to one of the most significant offices in the history of Catalan self-government. The site appeals both to visitors interested in Catalan history and to those looking to explore corners of the region beyond Barcelona's usual attractions.
How to get there and when to visit?
Castellterçol lies in the Moianès comarca, a quiet, rural part of Catalonia within a reasonable distance of Barcelona — the drive takes a little over an hour. It's an easy pairing with a visit to nearby towns in the Moianès area, known for its gentle landscape and local traditions.
The house can be visited on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 14:30 and 18:30 to 22:30, and on Sundays from 10:30 to 14:30. Given the limited opening hours, it's worth planning a visit in advance, and calling +34 938 666 721 to confirm current hours or arrange a group visit if needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Casa Prat de la Riba? It is the family house in Castellterçol where Enric Prat de la Riba was born, now open to visitors as a memorial space dedicated to his life and political career.
Who was Enric Prat de la Riba? He was a Catalan politician and lawyer, founder of the Lliga Regionalista and the first president of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya, the institution that united Catalonia's four provinces in the early twentieth century.
When can you visit the house? On Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 14:30 and 18:30 to 22:30, and on Sundays from 10:30 to 14:30.
How do you get in touch about a visit? You can call +34 938 666 721 to confirm opening hours or ask about arranging a group visit.
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