Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona, Photo library in Sant Pere, Barcelona, Spain
Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona is a photo library holding approximately 3 million photographic images that document the city's visual heritage since the 1840s. The collection spans street scenes, buildings, people, and significant events from different periods of the city's history.
Founded in 1931, the archive is housed on the second floor of a former Sant Agustí convent in the neighborhood. The collection preserves photographs reaching back to the early years of photography, showing how the city has transformed since then.
The institution regularly displays exhibitions that highlight different aspects of urban life and Barcelona's development through photography. Visitors can see how the city and its people have evolved over time.
The archive is located at Plaça de Pons i Clerch 2.2A and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. It is advisable to check beforehand if access to the collection requires special arrangements, as this sometimes needs prior planning.
A digital catalog allows visitors to purchase photographs and access images spanning from the 1888 Universal Exposition to the present day. This collection offers rare photographs of events and locations that are otherwise difficult to find elsewhere.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
