Poble Espanyol

The Poble Espanyol is an open-air museum at the foot of Montjuïc in Barcelona, built for the 1929 World Exposition. Originally planned as a temporary site, it now consists of 117 replicas of historic buildings from various regions and eras of Spain. You enter the grounds through a replica of the Ávila Gate and explore streets lined with Romanesque monasteries, churches, and sections of palaces. Beyond the architectural variety, traditional craft workshops such as glassblowers and potters make goods using age-old techniques. The experience is rounded out by regional Spanish cuisine and cultural events featuring folk music, dances, and exhibitions, making the museum a living portrait of Spanish culture.