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Poble Espanyol

Marques de Comilias | Parc de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
34 93 508 63 00
As featured in Barcelona for young kids
Ranked #76 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
3.5 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
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Type: Historic Sites, Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Fee: Yes
Description: Open-air museum of architecture. The museum features replicas of 117 buildings, streets and squares from the Spanish territory
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Garden Grove, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I would hardly consider this an open air museum. It's basically a strip mall themed with re-creations of typical Spanish architecture that you'll see in Spain anyways. This place is focused on shopping and dining- it should be free. I'd pay to see a quality museum, not a shopping mall! More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This open-air museum was constructed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition. They tried to introduce visitors from all over the world to Spanish architecture, way of living and cultures. They really achieved their intention and are continuously doing so over the past 80 years. The site is still well maintained and used not only for tourism but also for events... More

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New York City, NY, United States
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

It's has representations of architecture from around Spain but no real point or history behind the buildings, just overpriced souvenirs and poor quality food. More

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Kerrville, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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I was expecting many more crafts being done. Guess I was gauging it by Colonial Williamsburg or Sturbridge Village.Instead it felt like a 9.50 E cover to eat and shop. More

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vancouver, BC, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This venue provides a look at the architecture that represent various regions in Spain and the history behind it. I strongly urge you to rent the audio guide when you arrive, otherwise it's just an assortment of interesting buildings. The guide will bring this event to life for you and will enrich your experience. The buildings are not only museum... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We would not have known about this sight if we hadn't done our homework online. We stopped here from the 'city bus tour', and spent several quite peaceful uncrowded hours wandering the little alleyways. The different architectures are delightful, and there are some lovely local handicraft shops. There is a good selection of little bars and restaurants spread through out.....well... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

It's considered one of the best places I visited in Barcelona ! I just couldn't stop taking pictures and my camera was always on ! If you're taking the city tour bus, you can hop off there and don't forget to use the discount card you're going to get with the bus ticket. You can enjoy taking pictures there for... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

this is one of the loveliest parts of Barcelona for me. I love to see many different architectures of Spain all together in a complex. Most of the cafes offer decent tapas. The artisan shops are better than the shops in the city centre. It's lovely if you are interested in photography. Every corner offers a different view. Our two... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The official website says - El Poble Espanyol was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition as the pavilion dedicated to art. From the beginning, it was conceived as a real "village" in the middle of a city with 117 buildings, streets and squares reproduced to scale. Having visited it with our 6 year old son we had an... More

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A good way of visiting overall Spain without leaving Barcelona. In a sunny day it is very pleasant to stroll around and stop to have some fresh drink in the main place. Along the year sveral events are organized inside, it is a bautiful environement for festivals and activities More

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