Things to see in Barcelona – the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

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One of Barcelona’s unique architectural sites is the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, also known as the Barcelona Pavilion.  Designed by Aachen native Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this building of stone, steel, and glass is one of several reminders of the International Exposition of 1929 and it’s a site that fans of architecture, especially Modern Architecture, will enjoy.

Entrance Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

Built for the Exposition and dismantled shortly after, the Barcelona Pavilion was reconstructed on its original site on the hillside of Montjuïc just west of Barcelona’s city center in the early 1980s and opened to the public in 1986.

Stone Wall Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

The sleek, low-profile structure features natural lighting, four different types of stone,

Reflecting Pool Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

a reflecting pool, a pond,

Statue by George Kolbe Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

a bronze statue by German sculptor George Kolbe

Barcelona Chair Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

Barcelona-Pavillon, July 2014 (05)

and the iconic leather and metal Barcelona Chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe specifically for this pavilion.

Reflecting Pool and Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion Barcelona

Note: The pavilion is a fairly simple structure and most enjoyed by someone with an interest in architecture.

Getting there

The Mies van der Rohe Pavilion is located at Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7.

Ticket Info: 

Adult Admission = 5.00€; cash only, pay at entrance to pavilion

20% Discount with the Barcelona Card

Child Admission (ages 15 & under) = Free

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