In 1906, Palau Savassona became the property and headquarters of the Ateneu Barcelonès. This iconic association, presided over by such illustrious names as Àngel Guimerà, Valentí Almirall, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Joan Maragall and Pompeu Fabra, has been working for culture for more than a century and a half.
A demonstration of culture
The Ateneu Barcelonès promotes and plays host to a variety of cultural events, including chess clubs, theatre, music, exhibitions, conferences and film screenings. For a few years one of the highlights has been the writing school that offers a variety of courses ranging from classes in narrative, poetry and drama to training in journalistic writing, literature and film scripts.
A Neoclassical gem
Designed as a stately home, the building was built in 1796 by the Baron Savassona, who was inspired by Gothic Catalan mansions. Highlights include the entrance (made for carriage access), the noble staircase and the library. It was revamped in 1906 and its interior spaces updated almost a century later. The revamping was finished in 2007, with the restoration of the library. The building was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1981.
Study and research centres
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Ciutat Vella
el Barri Gòtic
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- Phone number
- Switchboard: 933436121
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- Web
- https://ateneubcn.cat/ Open in a new window
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- E-mail
- info@ateneubcn.cat
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- Titularity
- Private center
- Address:
- Carrer de la Canuda, 6
- Districte:
- Ciutat Vella
- Neighborhood:
- el Barri Gòtic
- City:
- Barcelona
Timetable
| Dies | Hores |
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| De dilluns a dissabte excepte festius, 24 desembre, 31 desembre i 5 gener | de 09.00 h a 23.30 h |
| 24 de desembre 31 de desembre 5 de gener |
de 09.00 h a 20.00 h |
| Diumenge | de 09.00 h a 19.00 h |
- Sections of this equipment
- Secció cinema Open in a new window
- Sala d'exposicions Open in a new window
- Biblioteca Open in a new window
- Arxiu Open in a new window
- Teatre Open in a new window
- Sala de cinema Open in a new window
- Auditòrium Open in a new window
- Secció de teatre Open in a new window
- Escola escriptura Open in a new window
- Restaurant atn Open in a new window
Esdeveniments
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14è Cicle 'Els teus clàssics' Open in a new window
From 04/03/2025 to 12/06/2025
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IX Festival Internacional de cinema de Barcelona - Sant Jordi 'BCN Film Fest' Open in a new window
From 24/04/2025 to 02/05/2025
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Concert "Recondita Armonia: Quartets de Joventut" Open in a new window
12/06/2025
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