8 hour(s)
English
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Immersive introduction to Barcelona’s planning history from Montjuic viewpoint
Visit to iconic sites from the 1929 International Exposition across Montjuic
Insightful exploration of Olympic Ring landmarks including Palau Sant Jordi
Understanding the lasting influence of Mies van der Rohe on Barcelona’s design
$ 423.61
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We will begin our journey on Montjuic, where a sweeping panoramic view of Barcelona provides the perfect introduction to the city’s urban evolution. From this vantage point, the story of Barcelona’s planning unfolds, shaped by major milestones such as the Universal Exhibitions of 1888 and 1929 and the Olympic Games of 1992. These events triggered transformative developments that defined the city’s modern identity. The 1929 International Exposition, in particular, left a remarkable architectural legacy, bringing forward avant-garde ideas like rationalism and inspiring the creation of the iconic Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe. Many of the area’s landmarks — the Palau Nacional de Catalunya, the Font Màgica, the Teatre Grec, Poble Espanyol, and the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys — reflect the grandeur of this era and stand today as symbols of Barcelona’s cultural and architectural progression.
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It’s a very interesting house. People that like the bauhaus school of design will appreciate it. I entered on an open Sunday (every 1st of the month) when it was free. I had a good 5-10 minutes of looking around. The house is kind of tiny, so don’t plan much time for it. Also, I am not sure I’d be happy with the experience if I had to pay for it. Once again, there isn’t all that much to see. Only its significance related to historic events like the world fair for which it was built makes it interesting to me.
Visited on a relatively quiet Tuesday in September. Had an architecturegasm and left. I mean, there's a book shop that I'm sure is lovely, but I didn't visit. TBH I was a bit skeptical about visiting, cause who wants to live in a glass box?! ;-), it hurts to admit it but it's amazingly good. I walked around, shared some knowing looks with other middle aged men and took more photos than I'm comfortable admitting to, then returned to tell my long suffering wife all about it.
A fantastic architectural structure that was way ahead of its time. The contrast with other buildings built nearby for the same International Exhibition in 1929 is especially striking. I am glad that this Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Pavilion was reconstructed in the 80s, and we can admire its light geometric forms. On the edge of the pool there is a sculpture, its curves contrasting with the clear lines of the building and repeatedly reflected in the water and glass. The famous Barcelona chairs are also here. The Pavilion has a nice souvenir shop where you can buy things in the aesthetics of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's architecture. There are few people, the place is very quiet, creating a meditative mood.
What an utter disappointment. We traveled from across the world to visit the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion and there was an exhibition in the space of someone’s aunt’s old furniture upside-down. Literally, sofas, sinks, tables, etc. attached to the ceiling, on the walls, and attached to the floor. I cannot believe this was allowed to happen. It totally distracted and covered up the Pavilion itself. It’s like nobody who runs the Pavilion had any notion of WHAT the Pavilion is or the meaning behind it and just let someone schlep their old furniture inside. The beauty is in the building itself but we couldn’t see it because someone moved all their trash into it. Mies is rolling in his grave right now I’m sure. Literally awful.
Architectural + historical must see when in Barcelona. Don’t expect to much if you’re not into design or architecture. If you are into it’s definitely worth visiting. Tickets are very affordable + you can learn something about pre world war movements & how modern architecture started branching.
