Learn about the origins of the town in the Gothic hospital

The Hospital del Coll de Balaguer is the most emblematic historical monument in L'Hospitalet de l'Infant.

The monument is declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN). It dates back to 1344 and was founded by prince Infant Pere, son of Jaume II and Blanca d'Anjou. Its function was to welcome pilgrims and travellers who passed through the Coll de Balaguer (Balaguer pass). Hence the name of the village, which reflects the main characteristic of its inhabitants: 'hospitality'.

The facility has a visitor centre that explains, in an understandable, entertaining and fun way, the Hospital in relation to the plain of the Coll de Balaguer, a strategic place since ancient times. It focuses on the concept of a hospital in medieval times and on the establishment of this space, life in the hospital and its unique architecture. To do so, audiovisual and interactive communication elements are used, such as historical reconstructions, virtual restitutions, augmented realities, etc.