The Poble Espanyol
Another legacy of the 1929 exhibition, this time an enclosed area showing examples of traditional architecture from every region in spain. A castilian square leads to an andalucian church, then on the village houses from Aragon and so on. There are numerous bars and restaurants and 60 plus shops. Many are the workshops in which craftspeople make and sell Spanish folk artefacts, such as ceramics, embroidery, fans, metalwork and candles.
Outside, streets performers recreate bits of catalan and spanish folklore. The poble is unmistakably aimed at tourists, but it has been working to raise its cultural profile. The Poble Espanyol is located near the Plaza de Espanya, a very well communicated area.
If you intend to spend some days in the city, there are many possibilities of Barcelona accommodation close to Plaza de Espanya, and the access to the center is very easy by bus, metro or taxi. Many rental agencies offer you the possibility to rent a Barcelona apartment ;from an economic apartment in Barcelona to group apartments in Barcelona, you have a wide choice. But Barcelona hotels are also very numerous.