The Hospital in my neighborhood adds a very historical aspect to the Sagrada Familia neighborhood as well. The hospital within my neighborhood is Hospital de Santa Creu I Sant Pau, which means the Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul. It was built between 1901 and 1930 by Lluis Domenech I Montaner. The hospital was in full function until june of 2009. Now, it is under construction to be used as a museum and a center to celebrate Catalan culture. The location of the new hospital was places strategically right behind the historical old one because the space was there and it was best for the people in the neighborhoods. Some parts of the historical one is still used but most facilities are in the adjacent new buildings. This is the location where Antoni Gaudi died in 1926. This particular hospital in Barcelona has won many of awards and given much recognition. In 1997, it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO for its artistic value and beauty.
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