Poble Espanyol - Barcelona, Spain
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N 41° 22.150 E 002° 08.802
31T E 428637 N 4580090
Conceived as a real village for the Barcelona International Exhibition of 1929, Poble Espanyol is a selection of full-scale replicas of buildings from different parts of Spain, a synthesis of the architecture and artisan work of Spain.
Waymark Code: WMQN4H
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
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Located within walking distance from the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) is one of the biggest attractions of Barcelona for its unique setting, featuring contemporary art, architecture, crafts, shopping and dining in a quiet and safe site.
The Poble Espanyol synthesizes the architectural and cultural wealth of Spain. It is a town in itself, including recreations of squares, streets and 117 buildings from different Spanish regions. In one same site you can find the typical Andalusian quarter, a fragment of the Camino de Santiago and examples of the Romanesque monastic architecture, among others. It was conceived for visitors to enjoy an open-air Spanish architectural museum while strolling around its squares, streets and gardens.
The exhibition shows the daily activity of more than 30 artisans from different generations, who can be watched live in their workshops while crafting glass, leather, ceramics, jewelry, Spanish guitars, etc. They offer unique or custom-made pieces to visitors.
More than 300 art pieces by leading figures of Spanish contemporary art as Picasso, Dalí and Miró are part of the Fran Daurel Museum. The entrance to the site gives access to the museum, which also includes the Sculpture Garden, an inviting space where art and nature come together harmoniously.
The Poble Espanyol offers a wide range of bars and restaurants which allow you to find out the variety and richness of Spanish cuisine, known worldwide.
Our pictures show 1- the entrance to Poble Espanyol (reproduction of the Puerta de San Vicente (Avila), 2- a reproduction of the famous Torre de Utebo (16th century tower of the church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Utebo, Spain), 3- the Contorn-Entorn sculpture by Josep Guinovart in Espai Guinovart (Guinovart Space), 4- the Fran Daurel Museum, managed by the Fran Daurel Foundation, 5- the Fundació Fran Daurel Sculpture Garden, 6- the frescoes inside the Sant Miquel's Monastery chapel and 7- one of the many artisans at the Poble Espanyol.
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