Poble Espanyol

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Montjuïc

Inception: 1929

Founders: Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Ramon Reventós i Farrarons

Architects: Francesc Folguera

Official opening: 1929

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Part of: 1929 Barcelona International Exposition

Address: Av. Marquès de Comillas, 13

Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-20:00; Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-24:00; January 7-February 5 Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-20:00; December 25 10:00-14:00; December 26 10:00-24:00; January 1 13:00-24:00; January 6 10:00-20:00

Phone: +34935086300

Website: https://poble-espanyol.com

GPS coordinates: 41.36914,2.14669

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24