Casa Sagrera

Casa Sagrera is a historic industrial building complex in Pont de Molins, a small municipality in the Alt Empordà region of Girona province, Catalonia, Spain.

Where is Casa Sagrera located?

The building stands in the old core of Molins, the original settlement around which the municipality of Pont de Molins grew. It borders Plaça de la Constitució (Constitution Square) on its southern side and sits close to the Muga river, which flows through this part of Alt Empordà. That position makes the building clearly visible from the village's central square.

What does the building look like?

Also known locally as Can Sagrera, the complex is made up of two large rectangular buildings joined by a raised terrace. The main building is divided into three sections set perpendicular to its main façade, rising from ground level through three additional storeys beneath a gabled roof. This layout — two wings linked by an elevated walkway — is typical of industrial buildings erected in this part of Catalonia around the turn of the 20th century.

What is the history behind Casa Sagrera?

The building began life as a flour mill. A lintel on the structure still bears the date 1880, taken as the year of construction. At some point in the following decades the mill was converted for use as a cement factory. Today the building stands empty and unused, and available sources point to no active use on site.

Is Casa Sagrera a protected heritage site?

Yes. The complex is listed as a Bé Cultural d'Interès Local (Asset of Local Cultural Interest, BCIL) in Catalonia's heritage register. That designation recognises the building's historical and architectural value to the municipality of Pont de Molins, regardless of its current unused state.

Can visitors go inside Casa Sagrera?

The building is not open to visitors — it remains unoccupied, and there is no indication of any tourist activity taking place inside. It can, however, be viewed from Plaça de la Constitució, where its full silhouette and its position above the Muga river are clearly visible. It stands as one of the architectural markers of Pont de Molins, a reminder of the village's industrial past.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Casa Sagrera originally used for? It began as a flour mill, built in the late 19th century — the date 1880 is carved into a lintel on the building.

What was it converted into later? The mill was later turned into a cement factory; the building now stands empty and unused.

Where exactly is Casa Sagrera in relation to Pont de Molins? It sits in the historic core of Molins, next to Plaça de la Constitució and right above the Muga river.

Does the building have heritage protection? Yes — it is registered as a Bé Cultural d'Interès Local (BCIL), a locally protected heritage asset under Catalan law.