Poble Espanyol

Absolutely loved the places and I appreciated knowing more about how and why the built such a beautiful place ! I'm glad they kept pushing through for the project to come out so beautiful. I especially liked the animation FIESTA, it's so moving (emotionally). Nevertheless, some parts of the place need to be replaced by more modern animation I think (like the feel Spain Mediterranean animation and Don Quijote.

Wow! What a fabulous venue to listen to live music. We visited in May to watch a live gig and it's straight into my top 3 best venues ever (based on 50+ venues). Gorgeous surrounds, well serviced bars, food and toilets. Hardly queued all night despite a busy venue. Acoustics and stage set were great. Impressive yet at the same time intimate.

Paid the ticket to get a quick glimpse of different Spanish regions without flying. But things artificial here and the plaza was replaced with plastic cover for seatings. Can’t see well but none the less we had a good time walking and see the view over looking the city. The shops are cute too.

Fairly large museum featuring all the different types of Spanish architecture from the different regions. There is a decent size art gallery also. Lots of small shops with work studios where they make their products.

This is a really interesting place. The tickets took no time to purchase. I would suggest getting an audio guide. They are rented for 20 Euros which you get back when you return it. The place is full of buildings that represent all the different parts of Spain. The audio guide is helpful here. In amongst the buildings there are lots of little stores selling goods from around Spain or food. I would recommend the ice cream shop. It is a nice mix of shopping, food and culture.

Well worth a visit. Get there early (10 oclock . Weekdays) quiet and you can take pictures better. 34° was a bit warm.

If you have to, you have to. I’m sure you’ve seen the beautiful images with colourful hanging umbrellas. Yes, that’s it. I didn’t find anything else interesting there. Couple of places to eat. Excluding lunch, I was done on 30 mins. It may be nice if you haven’t visited other parts of Spain like the north or Andalusia as they tell you having life size buildings imitating the architecture of other regions of Spain. Access, well you can get there easiest by a cab or bus, which isn’t very timely. It’s located a bit out of place. There’s nothing else to see nearby. The Museum Nacional D’art Catalunya is a good long walk from there. I’d rather have a good meal somewhere in the centre of Barcelona.

There’s art tucked in everywhere — both traditional and contemporary — plus glassblowing, ceramics, and leatherwork you can watch up close. It’s also a good stop for a relaxed coffee or bite to eat without the chaos of the city center. It’s not a deep museum experience, but it’s a peaceful, visually rich place that lets you breathe and enjoy Spain’s textures in one afternoon. Perfect for a slower day when you want charm without the crowds.

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.

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

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.,

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.)

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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. :)