An interesting way to leisurely spend several hours in Barcelona discovering the architecture and some culture of Spain. The venue was constructed for the 1929 Barcelona Universal Exposition. Pick up a map when you pay your entrance fee, and wander a traditional Andalusian neighborhood, a Catalan Romanesque monastery, and the traditional architecture of Galicia. The buildings are divided into North, South, Central, Mediterranean areas of Spain. Discover recreation of buildings from the 14th century to the early twentieth century. You will feel transported in time as you wander the stunning architecture and discover so many local artisan shops. You can watch many work their craft- from making a guitar, metal working, print making, and stunning intricate jewelry. Other shops carried local clothing, wines, chocolates, toys, blown glass and pottery. I dare you to leave here empty handed. There are several restaurants on the property to enjoy morning coffee and pastries, lunch, late after tapas or great dinners. My visit was the week before Christmas and I found the decorations so much fun. Elves hidden in orange trees, fully decorated trees and a spot for photos with Santa. I arrived right as it opened not knowing how long it would take me to see everything. The disadvantage was not all artisans opened their shops on time and I backed track a little as some open ed later. I scored some beautiful gifts. read more

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We came on a Monday. There were few visitors so it was easy getting in. We got the audio tour which was very helpful. I think a must for this museum. Not much was happening. Mostly self guided. The art exhibitions were interesting and included. We ate lunch there and the food was quite good and priced well. The service was excellent. The digital shows were very good. If there is more programming, I think it would be a bit more engaging. read more

Such a fun and underrated spot! Loved the umbrella street - super colorful and perfect for photos. The whole place feels like walking through a mini version of Spain with all the different architecture styles. It's got a cool historic village vibe, plus shops, art, and places to grab a drink. Definitely worth a stroll if you're into culture and cute photo ops. read more

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Complete waste of time and money. I paid 65,00€ ($75 - 3 adults / 2 Seniors) to walk around and see nothing. Most of the shops were closed, no interesting restaurants that stood out. Probably the worst tourist trap I've ever come across. You're better off just walking in central Barcelona or the Gothic Quarters. Don't waste your time or money here read more

My experience with Poble Espanol is limited to live music via Sala Upload shows but also recently a Wilco show. The space works on many levels with various vantage points for viewing, a variety of food vendors and beer tents. Regarding the latter - - - a little unusual in my experience. One set of beer tents was charge only, another set cash only. Why? Apart from this, the sound and setting were idyllic. Too, the staff were super on point. I offer this as I witnessed an older man having difficulty navigating the steps with his cane / crutch. Once the staff took note, they made room for him and his friend in the upper deck just above the sound tent / cash beer tents. Highly recommended. read more

El Poble Espanyol - Wilco at dusk, June 2022 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Barcelona, B

A great disappointment. The central area was consumed by a :fiesta: that consisted of US greatest hits from the 1980's and 1990's blaring on crappy sound equipment. We are in a restaurant on the plaza, La Foixarda, where the food and the sangria were were worst we have had in our week's stay in Barcelona. There was a come-n to pay an extra 5 euros per child to participate in a "dig" for fake dinosaur bones. The one truly redeeming feature was Cal Terrissaire, where our grandchildren were delighted to be led by a skilled artisan and even more skilled teacher in making their very first pots. (saves the place from one star) Oh yes, and the slides were very nice. Not close to being worth the exorbitant price read more

I found Poble Espanyol quite interesting and vibrant with red roses against white washed buildings, shops and restaurants, art and sculptures and I would have spent longer exploring but I had a flamenco show to go to at Tablou de Carmen which is in the Spanish village. The flamenco show was a no thrills sort of do, the dancing, the costumes, the set were all a bit cheap but I loved it, it was real and felt organic and it was a fun night. read more

If you have this crazy dream of seeing Andalusia then within minutes ending up in Aragon, Galicia, Basque Country, or Castilla-La Mancha, or Madrid, then this might be the only place where your dream can come true. Poble Espanyol (in Catalan) or El Pueblo Español (in Castilian) is an architectural museum in the open air that was completed in 1929 with the purpose of showcasing the architecture and culture of various regions of Spain. This is a very culturally rich and incredibly beautiful place with charming local artisanal shops and a few overpriced eateries. Be forewarned that if you don't love architecture, then you will be wasting your time here. This is also a secluded area and you might feel stuck and bored after an hour or so. It is however a very inspiring place for a writer, an artist, or an avid lover of the Spanish history and culture. read more

El Poble Espanyol - An enchanting inhabitant of Poble Espanyol (Barcelona, Spain). - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Barcelona, B

Very nice place to visit!!! Good for the whole family. Fun for kids and Adults. Lot of shops, restaurantes and place to have a drink. The flamenco show is amazing!! Ojo si pagas la entrada al show. Te incluye la visita al parque. Pregunta en la Taquilla. Lugar donde divertido para chicos y grandes.... read more

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Centuries ago this area was around the beach and was inhabited by the common people, fisherman, sailors, dock workers, etc.So Barcelona has tried to re-create the same atmosphere with this place. It's essentially a recreated Spanish Village made to copy the Spanish Village of the old days.The day we were there the crowds were huge but, it was a festive atmosphere and it was very enjoyable. read more

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As It is described in the web site the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) is Quote: An architectural museum in the open air, representing in one single place several tows/cities in Spain. It's a very small place where you can find the typical buildings from Salamanca, Cordaba passing Aragon and many others. A typical family attraction can be seen in one morning / afternoon. You hVe many restaurants, bars and coffees to chose from and you gonna need it in the hot summer days. read more

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I am not a fan of artificial tourist developments but this little Spanish 'village' has its charm. Even though everything are just Disney like replicas, El Poble Espanyol is still an clever display of Spanish culture and architecture. The variety of shops and restaurants made it quite an interesting experience. They even have a small free gallery inside that has some of picssa's work on display. I probably wouldn't make detour just to check this place out but if you want to catch the Flamingo show at el Tablao de Carmen inside (which I highly recommend), admission here is free an hour prior to the performance. read more

The highlight of my stop here was the art exhibit in the museum, but other than that I felt like I was in Disney's Epcot, which I've never been to because I don't like manufactured replicas of historical architecture. Especially if you've come from far way to Spain, why would you not make the effort to see the real thing. Alas, it was a stop on the hop-on hop-off, which we use like a cab service, it was cold and we were hungry. The fact that they charge admission was a bit odd, but there were a lot of food choices. read more

El Poble Espanyol - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place is quite the tourist trap. I did not find that there was anything out of the ordinary here. I only came here because it was part of a tour I booked. I do not recommended paying money to enter here. The area is quite empty and there is really not much to do here in my opinion. There is much more to do and see in Madrid than spend your precious time here. read more

Stunning. Wide open space with old buildings. We had a party catered with live music and it was fantastic. Walking into the place you can look out over the beautiful view of Spain and the mariachi band welcoming us was great. read more

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Found this cute little place hidden behind huge walls since the Hop On Hop Off has a stop right outside. The history is interesting - it was supposed to be demolished after some event back in the day. Now it's just a nice place to walk around and just chill out. It was pretty empty, so it was a nice change from the craziness that is the rest of Barcelona. They have a few shops where you can buy local crafts, a couple of cafes (which were dead empty) and a nice sculpture garden with an amazing view of the city. They have a glassblowing shop where you can watch the glassblower do his thing, which is really cool. Nice touristy spot. read more

Worth a visit - it gives a flavour of the regions of Spain (Andalusia is recognisable) - Picasso ceramics are interesting - as is the glass works - pizza and wine made for a good meal - plenty of clean toilets too! Important for elderly people( who also get a reduced entry charge.) read more

I found the whole experience disappointing. There was a lot of building work in progress which tended to destroy the illusion. It's basically a cheep Disney wannabe. Lot's of opportunities to buy cheap poorly prepared food and lot's of gift shops trying to separate you from you money. Not something I would recommend., read more

This remains one of the highlights of my recent Barcelona trip. Lots of history, great artisanal shops, authentic Spanish dining and lovely history lesson all at once - a must see for visitors for sure! read more

Complete waste of time and money. You're much better off walking through the streets near La Ramblas, Barrio Gotic, La Ribera, Or El Born for free. Poble Espanyol is a manufactured tourist experience, much like a Disneyland town. read more

A great place to visit. You can see all sorts of buildings from different time periods and from all over Spain. Entrance is 11€ but it's worth it. :) read more

Visiting El Poble Espanyol it's like seeing Spain in one day. You should take the guide and listen all the details about each province . The history of the place and the way it's built is amazing. There are many details for each of the provinces of Spain. The "ugly" part is that it's a commercial place and if you pay attention to this you might not see the beautiful part. One suggestion: don't visit El Poble Espanyol after 7 PM even if the price is smaller(half the price). The place is not that bright and the artisans are there only during the day. Here is a sample of what you can see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgTsLwMkh5Q If you visit Barcelona, you shouldn't miss it! read more

not to be that kind of American but I am embarrassed to admit I paid an entrance fee for what is essentially an Iberian-themed version of The Grove read more