Palau de la Metal·lúrgia, Art Deco exhibition building in El Poble-sec, Barcelona, Spain.
The Palau de la Metal·lúrgia features geometric shapes and decorative elements across its 16,000 square meters of exhibition space in Barcelona's Montjuïc area.
Originally named Palace of Electricity, this structure was constructed for the 1929 International Exhibition to demonstrate Barcelona's industrial advancement.
The building represents a combination of Art Deco architecture and Central European expressionism, designed by architects Alexandre Soler i March and Amadeu Llopart.
Known as Pavilion 8, the venue operates under Fira de Barcelona management, hosting various exhibitions and events throughout the year.
During the 1992 Summer Olympics, the palace served as the primary venue for fencing competitions in the modern pentathlon events.
Location: Barcelona
Location: El Poble-sec
Architects: Alexandre Soler i March, Amadeu Llopart i Vilalta
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Av. Reina Maria Cristina
GPS coordinates: 41.37361,2.14944
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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