Torre Marimon

The first references to the estate are in the 16th century, when a member of the Marimón family, from Caldes, married the heir to this estate. The tower that gives the property its name is a reconstruction of the original one that is thought to have served as a watchdog.The farm is currently owned by the Barcelona Provincial Council, it has an area of 115 ha, of which 60 are forest, 50 are crops and the rest are occupied by buildings and roads. It is located in the municipality of Caldes de Montbui and is intended for the practices of Higher Studies in Agriculture, being managed by the IRTA (Institute for Agrifood Research and Technology)Torre Marimón's reference in agricultural research continues in force in the Valleys regions, its immediate objective being to promote these activities, compatible with the public use of the farm as a place of enjoyment and meeting of visitors from neighboring municipalities.

Torre Marimon is an agricultural estate and estate of 115 hectares (with 50 hectares of cultivation) in Caldes de Montbui (Vallès Oriental) included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
At present, the Agro-food Research and Technology Institute (IRTA), of the Generalitat of Catalonia, develops agri-food scientific research activities. Training, pedagogical, sporting and recreational activities are also carried out.
(Source: ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_Marimon)