'A Journey through Time: the Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc' Conference

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17 September 2026 – 22 October 2026 · 18:30

Poble Espanyol de Barcelona, el Poble-sec, Sants-Montjuïc

The event invites the public to discover, clearly and enjoyably, one of Barcelona's most emblematic architectural spaces, based on the exhibition of the same name and on recent research that sheds light on its origins, its evolution and its meaning. Although the Poble Espanyol is well known to residents and visitors alike, its history, how it was built and its real architectural and heritage value are often unknown. This activity offers new ways of reading the site beyond its touristic or scenographic image, highlighting its cultural and urban interest. Within the framework of Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture, it includes two in-person round tables with experts, conceived as spaces for open conversation and exchange. The first focuses on the history and context of the Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc, explaining how and why it was created, its relationship with the 1929 International Exposition and how this singular complex was designed within the city. The second addresses construction and how the site has evolved over time: how it was built, what materials were used and why, despite being conceived as temporary, it has survived to the present day and adapted to new uses.…

Part of the programme: Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026. See the 43 activities in this programme in Barcelona, from September 5 to November 23.

Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 24 October 2026

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