RUTES arquitecturacatalana.cat

COAC Arquitectes

About this app

Discover the modern and contemporary architectural heritage of Catalonia with the official APP of the Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC) and the Centre Obert d’Arquitectura.

Rutes arquitecturacatalana.cat is your ultimate pocket guide to exploring the architectural evolution of our region from 1832 to the present day. This APP is the mobile extension of the leading portal arquitecturacatalana.cat, connecting directly to its extensive database to offer you all the information in an accessible and geolocated format.

The APP invites you to explore the region and discover how Catalonia's recent history has been reflected in its buildings and urban spaces. From the early manifestations of Neoclassicism, Historicism, and Eclecticism, through the splendour of Modernism and Noucentisme, to the Modern Movement and the latest trends in contemporary architecture, here you will find itineraries designed and endorsed by experts, as well as the ability to create your own routes and save your favourite works.

Whether you are a professional in the sector, a student, passionate about design and architecture, or simply enjoy quality cultural tourism, this APP will allow you to look at your surroundings with different eyes.

What will you find in the app?

📍 'Near Me' feature: Activate GPS and instantly discover which masterpieces are just steps away from your location.

🖤 The Archimatch: Define what you want to see by answering a simple questionnaire, and we'll suggest a series of buildings for you to choose from or discard, generating a geolocated itinerary from your location.

🗺️ We suggest routes: Detailed itineraries with interactive maps that guide you step-by-step through urban and rural areas on routes designed by experts.

⭐ Save your favourites: Save your favourite buildings, the routes you've created, or the ones we suggest, and plan your next tailor-made cultural getaway.

🏛️ Data, images and reference rigor: All the APP's entries come directly from the website arquitecturacatalana.cat, guaranteeing historical and architectural information rigorously documented by the Centre Obert d'Arquitectura.

This APP is an initiative of the Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC) and the Centre Obert d’Arquitectura, with the support of the Agència Catalana de Turisme (ACT), the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB), and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe Barcelona. Its mission is to bring the value of our built heritage closer to the public.

Download Rutes arquitecturacatalana.cat, connect with the living history of the region, and start exploring today.

What’s new

- New "Information" section in settings with a notice about data storage
- Route navigation improvements: the map now follows your position more smoothly
- Improved map markers: themed icons, larger photos, and better visibility at any zoom level
- New multi-select filter by municipality
- Filters by intervention type and visual icon improvements