About this place
Monument a Lluís Millet is a bronze monument in El Masnou, a coastal town on Catalonia's Costa del Maresme, honoring local-born musician and composer Lluís Millet i Pagès.
Who was Lluís Millet?
Lluís Millet i Pagès was born in El Masnou in 1867. He became known as a composer and choral conductor, and above all as co-founder of the Orfeó Català, one of the most significant choirs in Catalan history, still active in Barcelona and central to the region's musical and cultural life. His achievements led his hometown to dedicate a public monument to his memory.
What does the monument look like?
The monument takes the form of a bronze bust set on a granite pedestal with a rectangular base. It was created by sculptor Josep Salvadó Jassans (1938–2006), born in Alforja. Millet is shown with his hands raised, in the gesture of a conductor leading a choir — a direct reference to his role as founder and leader of the Orfeó Català. The pedestal bears the inscription "El Masnou a Lluís Millet" ("El Masnou to Lluís Millet"), making clear this is the town's tribute to one of its own.
Where is the monument located?
The monument stands at Avinguda Cusí i Fortunet 30 in El Masnou, in a quiet, representative part of town easily reached on foot as part of a short walk through the centre. No ticket or booking is needed — the monument can be viewed at any time of day.
When was it unveiled?
The monument was unveiled on 5 March 1977. The occasion included a commemorative exhibition at the Casa de Cultura and a concert by the Orfeó Català at the church of Sant Pere in El Masnou, pairing the sculptural tribute with a live performance of the choral music Millet spent his life promoting.
How to get there?
El Masnou sits on the coast a short distance northeast of Barcelona and is well connected by the Rodalies regional train line to the city centre. From the train station, it's a brief walk through town to reach the monument, making it a convenient stop for anyone exploring the Maresme coast on a day trip from Barcelona or along a coastal route.
What else is worth seeing nearby?
El Masnou is a town with strong maritime roots, known for its long seafront promenade, marina and compact town centre. Walking from the monument toward the waterfront gives a good sense of a place that lived off sailing and fishing for centuries and is today a popular getaway close to Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lluís Millet? A composer and conductor born in El Masnou in 1867, co-founder of the Orfeó Català choir in Barcelona.
Who created the monument? Sculptor Josep Salvadó Jassans, a Catalan artist born in Alforja (1938–2006).
Where exactly is the monument located? At Avinguda Cusí i Fortunet 30 in El Masnou, in an easily accessible part of town.
When was the monument unveiled? On 5 March 1977, during a ceremony that included an exhibition and a concert by the Orfeó Català at the church of Sant Pere.
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