Poble Espanyol
A journey through Spain in a single day
Located on Montjuïc Mountain, Poble Espanyol features replicas of more than a hundred buildings characteristic of various regions of Spain. Additionally, it showcases contemporary art and offers visitors the chance to enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and gastronomy.
It is a great option for discovering the architecture and culture of the rest of Spain if you're only visiting Barcelona.
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Stroll through a real-life model of spain – An open-air museum
Situated on Montjuïc Mountain, it was built in 1929 for the Barcelona Universal Exposition. Although the initial idea was promoted by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, the project was carried out by architects Francesc Noguera and Ramon Reventós, along with artists Xavier Nogués and Miquel Utrillo. All four traveled extensively across Spain, collecting information through photographs, notes, and sketches, which enabled them to complete the project upon their return. The original plan was to demolish the site after the exposition, but its immense popularity led to its preservation.
To make the most of your visit to Poble Espanyol, the use of audioguides is recommended—they are available right at the entrance. Visitors can explore a typical Andalusian neighborhood, a section of the Camino de Santiago, and examples of Romanesque architecture, among others. Together, these elements form a true village, with its streets, houses, squares, theaters, restaurants, and artisan workshops.
You can also enjoy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, a theater, and tablaos flamencos.
For the curious ones
- Poble Espanyol spans 49,000 m² and contains 117 buildings at full scale.
- The replicas of the buildings are so true to reality that Poble Espanyol has been used as a film set. The final scene of the movie Perfume: “The Story of a Murderer”, directed by Tom Tykwer and based on the novel by Patrick Süskind, was filmed at Poble Espanyol, which stood in for the main square of Grasse.
- Within Poble Espanyol, you can also visit the Fundació Fran Daurel, which holds a private collection of contemporary art featuring works by Miró, Dalí, and Picasso.
