Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona

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Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona

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Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona, Photo library in Sant Pere, Barcelona, Spain

The Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona maintains a collection of 3 million photographic images, documenting the visual heritage of the city since the 1840s.

Founded in 1931, the archive occupies the second floor of a former convent of Sant Agustí, where it continues to preserve and showcase historical photographs.

The institution regularly organizes exhibitions highlighting different aspects of Barcelona's social life, urban development, and artistic expressions through photography.

Visitors can access the archive at Plaça de Pons i Clerch 2.2A from Monday to Saturday between 10 AM and 7 PM to explore the photographic collections.

The digital catalog provides users with options to purchase photographs and access historical images spanning from the Universal Exposition of 1888 to modern times.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Inception: 1931

Part of: Arxiu Municipal de Barcelona

Website: https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/arxiumunicipal/arxiufotografic/ca/home

GPS coordinates: 41.38704,2.18177

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:25

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