Images of Can Llopis Romanticism Museum
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Can Llopis Romanticism Museum and its collection
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The Can Llopis Romanticism Museum, also known as Museu Romàntic Can Llopis, is situated in a Neoclassical-style building in the heart of Sitges. It is a part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, making it a significant cultural site in the region. The museum is housed in the former Casa Llopis, a stately home built in 1793 that was once one of the most impressive residences in Sitges's new district.
Conversion of the Llopis Home into a Museum
In 1935, the last heir of the Llopis family, diplomat Manuel Llopis de Casades, donated the family home to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) to be converted into a museum. The process was interrupted by the Civil War, but in 1943, the executors offered the bequest to the Provincial Deputation of Barcelona. After a series of repairs, the museum was opened to the public in 1949.
Interior Design and Exhibits of the Museum
The exterior of the Can Llopis Romanticism Museum is decorated with a sober elegance that contrasts with its vibrant and colourful interior. The interior design and decor transport visitors back in time, immersing them in the everyday life of a prosperous nineteenth-century family. The museum showcases a variety of items, including furniture of different styles, mural paintings, Meissen porcelain, Murano and Bohemian glass, musical instruments, clocks, and numerous personal objects.
First-Floor Gallery and Garden
The first-floor gallery and the garden of the Can Llopis Romanticism Museum are particularly attractive and evocative. The gallery features two walls decorated with children's scenes and a 'Bis Bis' from the Napoleonic era, a game consisting of forty-nine polychrome tiles. The garden, like the rest of the museum, transports visitors back to the nineteenth century, offering a glimpse into the leisure activities of the Llopis family and their guests.
ESMuseo Romántico Can Llopis
FRMusée romantique Can Llopis
ENThe "Can Llopis" Romantic Museum
ESMusée Romantique Can Llopis
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