Bruch barracks

Bruch barracks is a military installation built in the late 19th century with historicist design, featuring classical proportions and traditional structural elements. The complex occupies a substantial area in Pedralbes and continues to serve as an active military facility.

The barracks were founded in the late 19th century and played a key role during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, when rebel forces departed from here to advance into the city. This event marked a turning point in Barcelona's military occupation.

The barracks are named after a 19th-century general and show how military installations shaped Barcelona's urban growth. Its location in Pedralbes reflects the long relationship between the military and the city's development.

The site sits along Avinguda Exèrcit in a quieter section of Pedralbes and is reachable by public transport. As an active military location, access may be limited and visitors should check in advance about possible viewing opportunities.

Since 2008, the complex has been at the center of debates about conversion to civilian use after local authorities requested that the Ministry of Defence hand it over for community purposes. It represents an ongoing discussion about the future of large military sites in urban areas.

Location: Pedralbes

Architects: Vicenç Martorell i Portas, Vicenç Martorell i Otzet

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Address: Av. Exèrcit, 1-7, Gran Capità, 1-7, Sor Eulàlia d'Anzizu, 2-4, González Tables, 4-16

GPS coordinates: 41.38645,2.11006

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56