The Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol in Catalan) is an open-air museum which has an area of 42,000 m2, where there are many houses built to meet the main characteristics of the people of Spain at different times. Each house has a Spanish family coat of a great tradition.
It was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition which was to be held in the city.
Each of these houses is really a craft store various types, we can find crafts of glass, wood, paintings and jewelry of gold and silver.
Many of the houses where they sell glass handicrafts also have workshops, where demonstrations are carried out of how artists shape the glass, is truly special and unique. We can attend these workshops at no cost but if you prefer you can work with the artisans.
Another of the houses is a modern art museum, displaying the works of many local and international artists. This mini-museum has three floors and in 30 minutes you can see everything.
It is strange to see in a place where old buildings represents a system as modern as they have to give access to all people in wheelchairs.
Poble Espanyol also has many restaurants with terraces which are perfect for a beer, wine or water while enjoying a fabulous place.
One of the major tourist attractions of Barcelona and a visit here is really great to take a look at the history of Spanish architecture.
To reach the Poble Espanyol must take the metro L1 (red) or L3 (green) and get off at Plaza Espanya, after the street should follow Avenida del Marques de Comillas which crosses right in front of the Magic Fountain.
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