Poble Espanyol, Spain in a nutshell without leaving Barcelona

Fiesta at the Spanish Village in Barcelona Poble Espanyol has marked its celebratory existence in 1929, forming part of the International Exhibit. Since then, it has continued to offer festivities to the people of Barcelona, having a wide range of shops and establishments for tourists to enjoy.

The Spanish Village features replicas of grand architectures all over the country with varying styles from Galicia, Castille, Basque, among others. At the innermost part of the village is the Plaza Mayor which holds the famous Clock Tower, surrounding this attraction are the town hall, a church, a faux monastery and houses. This is a replica of the historic formation of a Plaza during the old times. Architecture is not the only highlight of the Village, there are also artists performing along the streets and entertaining the spectators, as well as shoppers. Perhaps, there is never a dull moment at the Village. These street performers can be viewed from the jewelry stores and bars by the Tablao de Carmen. You can even dance with them if you like. There are more than 40 shops to choose from that sell ceramics, embroidery and other handicrafts at the Tablao de Carmen.

Art Enthusiasts would love their stay in this place. They surely would feel the connection between themselves and the featured artists at the Fundaciò Fran Daurel. One may even grow sentimental and emotional about this awareness. Works of contemporary Catalan artists are being displayed together with other artists of their generation at the Fundaci. Both great and silent artists are being housed in this amazing place. The festivity in the Village is complete and more alive through the music being produced by passionate musicians who play around the area. Everyone in the Village is a certified performer, from the pottery maker to the flamenco and Spanish dancers, who all seem like first-rate performers. But it is during the night that this place becomes even more exciting Dancing is one of the best practices in the Spanish Village. The music coming from the La Terrazza would attract both tourists and natives to dance in the open disco. Bars and restaurants are filled with people, both tourists and locals, during happy hours.

Shops usually close at 9 p.m. and they offer various services, usually arts and crafts, like engravings, handmade puppets, masks, native woven baskets, musical instruments, wind chimes, and many more. It would be sad to end the night without even a souvenir from the wonderful experience at the Spanish Village.