El Poble Espanyol Event Space / Performing Arts Center

El Poble Espanyol is an open-air architectural museum designed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition and is located at Avinguda del Marquès de Comillas, 13, on Montjuїc in Barcelona, Spain. The museum was the brainchild of Josep Puig i Cadafalch and was designed by architects Francesc Folguera and Ramon Reventós to be the ideal Spanish village. The 117 buildings, streets, and squares that occupy 42,000 square meters of space are all reproductions of buildings located in the various regions of Spain. Poble Espanyol was destined to be demolished after the six month exhibition; however, due to its success, the decision was overruled and El Poble Espanyol is still open as a museum.

Shopping in El Poble Espanyol is unique as shoppers can browse jewelry, sweets, textiles, and many other items from the various regions of Spain. There are also several restaurants in El Poble Espanyol where shoppers can relax after enjoying the activities at El Poble Espanyol which include glass-blowing workshops and wine tastings. There are various family activities at El Poble Espanyol such as puppet shows and arts and crafts activities. Some evenings, there are concerts at El Poble Espanyol. Past events at El Poble Espanyol include a Salsa and Latin Jazz Festival and Montjuїc de Nit. Past performers at El Poble Espanyol include Portishead and The Beach Boys.