Brunet House

Brunet House is one of the most distinctive buildings in Tortosa's first urban expansion and an outstanding example of the elegant residential architecture commissioned by the city's bourgeoisie in the early 20th century. Built in 1913, it occupies a prominent corner at the entrance to the modern district, facing another of Tortosa's grand townhouses and reflecting the city's economic prosperity during that period.

The building was designed by the architect Josep Maria Vaquer i Urquizú, one of the most prolific architects working in Tortosa at the beginning of the 20th century. He created an urban mansion distinguished by its refined architecture and carefully designed interior spaces.

The main entrance, located on the chamfered corner, is crowned by an elegant bay window overlooking the junction of Cervantes and Sant Blai streets, one of the city's most prominent crossroads. Above it rises a distinctive pierced bell gable, one of the building's defining features. The façade is richly decorated with pediments, mouldings, pilasters and cornices, giving it a monumental appearance inspired by the Baroque style.

The finely crafted wrought-iron balconies are another notable feature of the exterior. Inside, visitors can admire the impressive entrance hall and the grand staircase, illuminated by an elegant skylight that fills the interior with natural daylight.

The house was commissioned by Salvador Brunet, who lived on the principal floor, while the ground floor was originally occupied by a bank that was requisitioned during the Spanish Civil War. It later became a branch of the Cots Academy.

Today, Brunet House is home to the Tortosa Chamber of Commerce, which has overseen its restoration and preservation, ensuring the conservation of one of the city's finest examples of early 20th-century architecture.