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Poble Espanyol
Discover the architectural diversity of Spain over 49,000 m2 and full-scale replicas of 117 buildings.
A stroll around Spanish architecture.
The Poble Espanyol was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition as the pavilion dedicated to art. Right from the start, it was conceived as a real “village” in the heart of a city. The aim was to give an idea of what might be an “ideal model” of an Iberian village that would bring together all the characteristics of all peninsular villages.
This is why 117 buildings, streets and squares from all around Spain were reproduced to scale.
The selection of buildings to be reproduced was made in order to create a global and harmonious composition to enable the visitor to discover the architectonic diversity of Spain while enjoying a pleasant walk in a real village. The idea was impulsed by the architect Puig i Cadafalch, and later conceived as a whole unit by the architects Francesc Folguera and Ramón Reventós, with the participation of the critic Miquel Utrillo and the painter Xavier Nogués. It was built in thirteen months and, curiously, had an expiry date, as it was supposed to last the same time as the Universal Exhibition: six months. However, thanks to its success, the Poble Espanyol still stands to this day, and some of the buildings have outlived the original ones to become one of the few monuments built for an International Exhibition that can still be visited.
The Poble Espanyol shows the diversity of the Spanish territory thanks to the typical gastronomy. For this purpose, activities of different types are organised, and we have a wide variety of restaurants. Everything for you to enjoy the best flavours and culinary traditions in the Poble Espanyol. Come and spend the day at the Village and enjoy one of our gastronomic activities or take advantage of your visit to eat in one of the numerous quality restaurants you'll find in the Village
Visit the craft workshops while strolling around the Poble Espanyol and experience firsthand the work of the craftspeople who produce unique items. In the Poble Espanyol you have at your disposition over thirty craft workshops where you can discover, firsthand, the ancestral secrets of very different disciplines. In addition to the craft workshops, you can also visit shops with high-quality original products.
The craftspeople of the Poble Espanyol combine wisdom and experience with the most innovative designs, encouraging a symbiosis between tradition and modernity. Visit their workshops, and you will discover many traditional techniques that produce unique items. The Village is so famous for its great concentration of quality craftspeople, that it has been declared an Area of Craft Interest by the Catalan Government.
Opening Hours
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Monday from 09.00 to 20.00
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 09.00 to midnight
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Friday from 09.00 to 03.00
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Saturday from 09.00 to 04.00
The box office closes one hour before closing time.