Can Saragossa Archeology Museum

Do you want to know how the Iberians lived in Lloret de Mar? You can do it at Can Saragossa, an old farmhouse that houses permanent exhibitions on how the Iberians lived in the municipality. Discover it!

History

Can Saragossa or Can Xardó is one of the oldest farmhouses in the town of Lloret de Mar, built by the Saragossa family around 1317, on the top of a small hill surrounded by forests, on the current Villa de Tossa avenue.

Although the Black Death left many farmhouses in a state of abandonment, Can Saragossa was not affected. In 1885, Narcís Saragossa Ametller became the heir owner of the farmhouse and commissioned remodeling works that gave the building the air of a modernist mansion.

The renovations, which took place between 1874 and 1902, turned it into a luxury summer resort, hosting personalities such as the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Lluís Companys, and his family.

In 1954, the farmhouse was converted into a hotel with ten rooms, active for ten years. Later, in 1984, the Lloret de Mar City Council acquired it, converting it into the headquarters of the City Council's Cultural Heritage Unit.

Building

It is a neo-Gothic style building that consists of three floors. It has a practically square floor plan, with a total area of 290 m². The facades of the house have been preserved and it has not undergone major changes since the beginning of the 20th century.

The roof of the property stands out, which staggers the roof into different strata, as if it were a staircase. The steps are adorned with plant-inspired friezes.

To reduce costs and, at the same time, avoid support problems due to the weight of the elements, the framework that ornaments the openings is made of plastered brick and cement, except for the projecting rock on the central balcony of the first floor, which is made of stone.

Exhibitions

Currently, the ground floor of Can Saragossa houses the Interpretation Center of the Iberian world of Lloret de Mar, an archaeological museum with a collection of finds from the sites of the nearby Iberian towns of Montbarbat, Puig de Castellet and Turó Rodó.

The second floor of the building is dedicated to temporary exhibitions, mainly pictorial. Currently, there is the collection of drawings and some pictorial works in oil and watercolor by the painter Joan Llaverias i Labro.

Visits

Can Saragossa can be visited all year round. From April to October, visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and from November to March, you can only visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on December 25 and 26 and January 1 and 6.

Admission is €3 for adults and €1.50 for retirees, people with disabilities and members of the youth card, student card or family card.

Accommodation in Lloret de Mar

If you have time, do not forget to include a visit to Can Saragossa during your vacation or getaway in Lloret de Mar to learn about the history of the Iberians in the municipality. Also don't forget to book at Rosamar Hotels, hotels on the beach in a quiet area close to the center of Lloret de Mar.

We have family hotels such as Hotel Rosamar Garden Resort, Hotel Rosamar & Spa and Hotel Rosamar Maritim, located near the beach, with activities for all ages, swimming pools, spa and entertainment service.

And we also have hotels for people over 21 years of age such as Hotel Rosamar Es Blau Adults Only +21 and Hotel Rosamar Maxim Adults Only +21, so you can enjoy a relaxing vacation only for adults with a spa, gym, and terrace with sea views.

Come and discover the exciting historical legacy of Lloret de Mar!