La Torrassa is an old watchtower of Roman origin located on a hill in the Corredor massif, at an altitude of over 300 metres. It is a privileged viewpoint with panoramic views over the Vallès, Montseny, the Mogent valley, the Maresme valleys and, on clear days, even the sea. Its natural surroundings and historical interest make it a highly recommended excursion for families, hikers and heritage lovers.
The original structure is Roman, from the Republican period, with a circular base of 9.34 meters in diameter built with large granite ashlars (opus quadratum). Later, a medieval structure was added —with less regular stones— reaching 12 meters in height. In the 20th century, a crown was built that turned it into a viewpoint and hunting shelter.
In 1891, Joan Teixidó, owner of the Can Puigvert estate, transformed the Torrassa into a hunting lodge, adding two floors: one with a kitchen and dining room, and the other with bedrooms and access to a sloping roof supported by iron beams, which allowed views of the entire region. This intervention partially altered its original appearance, but also allowed its partial conservation for decades.
After years of abandonment and plundering, in 2009 the Torrassa was ceded to the Llinars City Council by the owners Jordi and Carles Garcia. In 2010 a restoration was carried out with the support of the European FEDER fund: the structure was consolidated, the modern roof was demolished, the base was refilled, an interior spiral staircase was installed and an exterior stone wall was built that promotes its visibility.
La reinauguració es va fer el 28 de març de 2011, amb presència de les autoritats municipals i de la Generalitat. Avui la Torrassa és un espai visitable els caps de setmana i festius al matí. L’accés es fa a peu des del nucli urbà, per camins senyalitzats i aptes per a tots els públics. Forma part de rutes que inclouen també l’ermita de Sant Esteve del Coll o el Cau de la Mostela.
An experience that combines heritage, landscape and memory, in one of the most emblematic points of the municipality.
