Canòdrom Meridiana

Canòdrom Meridiana is a two-story rationalist building featuring a paraboloid form supported by steel pillars, concrete grandstands, and a self-supporting roof. The ground floor held service areas with kennels and offices, while the upper floor contained betting spaces and a bar.

Designed by architects Antoni Bonet and Josep Puig, this building opened in 1964 as a greyhound racing venue during the sport's peak years in Spain. The structure represents the rationalist architectural movement that shaped Barcelona's urban landscape.

This architectural monument received protection status as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia, reflecting the modernist movement's influence on Barcelona's urban development.

The building is located in the El Congrés i els Indians neighborhood and is accessible by public transport. Visitors should be aware that it is partially damaged and currently houses a center focused on digital and democratic innovation.

Since 2020, a center for digital and democratic innovation has occupied the space, focusing on open technologies, democracy, and feminist studies. This transformation shows how a historical building has been repurposed for contemporary concerns.

Location: El Congrés i els Indians

Inception: 1964

Architects: Antoni Bonet i Castellana, Josep Puig Torné

Architectural style: rationalism

Address: Concepción Arenal, 165-185 i Riera d'Horta, 3-31

GPS coordinates: 41.42737,2.18336

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09