The donation, made by Joan Julià, is a gesture of gratitude for the Council's work in cataloging the models made by his father, Isidre Julià, and offering them to the respective municipalities.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Isidre Julià passionately dedicated himself to building detailed models of churches across Catalonia, using wood and iron. He created over 200 pieces, which he originally donated to the Sant Celoni City Council.
The models were exhibited at the Casal dels Avis (Seniors' Center) from 1992 but had to be removed due to space constraints. To revalue them, they were offered free of charge to the municipalities of origin.
Many city councils have welcomed this initiative, appreciating the models and finding suitable places for their display. Sant Celoni, for its part, will keep the models of churches from the town and the Baix Montseny region.
