Poble Espanyol, Open-air architectural museum in Montjuïc, Spain
Description
Poble Espanyol is an open-air architectural museum in Montjuïc, Barcelona, that gathers over 117 buildings from different Spanish regions across a site of about 5 hectares (roughly 12 acres). The structures range from Andalusian courtyards to Castilian plazas and Catalan alleyways, forming a connected village.
History
The site was created in 1929 for the International Exhibition in Barcelona and was initially intended to be temporary. After the exhibition ended, authorities decided to preserve the village permanently and open it to visitors.
Culture
The name means "Spanish Village" and describes an ensemble that brings together architectural styles from all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Craftspeople work daily in open workshops, creating objects from ceramic, glass, and textiles using traditional techniques.
Practical
The site lies at the foot of Montjuïc mountain and is accessible daily, with opening hours varying by day of the week. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the paths wind through cobblestone streets and stairs.
Did you know?
Inside the grounds stands the Fran Daurel Museum, holding over 300 works of modern art, including pieces by Picasso, Dalí, and Miró. The collection thus connects historical architecture with contemporary Spanish art in a single visit.
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