Casa Palacio de los Berenguer
The former pleasure house of the noble Berenguer family, tied to the lineage that gave the town its name. Its facade mixes several architectural styles, making it hard to date precisely, and still hints at the opulence of its seigneurial past. Now privately owned, it can only be admired from the outside.
The surname that gave the town its name has its house here: the Casa Palacio de los Berenguer, the former pleasure residence of this noble family in Canet d'en Berenguer. It is a building that resists dates, because its facade blends styles from different periods and cannot be pinned down with certainty.
What to see from the street
That blend of styles on the front — mouldings, openings and finishes from different moments — is exactly what makes the building worth a look: each renovation left its mark on top of the last. You can still sense the wealth of the lineage that weighed on the life of the town for centuries. The house is privately owned today, so it can only be admired from the outside; there are no interior visits.
It stands in the old town, a few steps from the medieval wall and the church, so you will pass it without detouring as you walk the centre. It is a stop of a few minutes, free, made for anyone who wants to understand where the village name comes from before heading down to the beach.
Frequently asked questions
Can you go inside the Casa Palacio de los Berenguer?
No, today it is privately owned and can only be admired from the outside; there are no interior visits.
What was this building?
It was the former leisure residence of the noble Berenguer family, the lineage that gave the town its name.
What's interesting about its façade?
It mixes different architectural styles from different periods, which makes it hard to date precisely and reflects the opulence of its stately past.
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