Barcelona Trip Overview
Discover the meaning of “less is more”, embodied in a masterpiece that has inspired generations of architects. Admire the masterpiece of the architecture that had great influence on the development of modern architecture.
The pavilion is a one floor, horizontal structure resting on eight steel pillars that support the weight of the flat roof. There is no enclosed space, nor doors, and there is almost no separation between the interior and exterior.
Glass walls, green marble, golden onyx from the Atlas Mountains, Roman travertine, cement, steel, chrome and water were the ‘ingredients’ used by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Complete your experience with 3 self-guided tours in Barcelona:
– The secrets of the Gothic Quarter
– Art Nouveau and Paseo de Gracia
– Alternative Barcelona: old city with a new face
These tours are available in the Lokimo app. They include ready-to-go itinerary, made by a local guide, GPS navigation, sightseeing descriptions, tips and advices.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Discover the meaning of “less is more”, embodied in a masterpiece that has inspired generations of architects. Admire the masterpiece of the architecture that had great influence on the development of modern architecture.
The pavilion is a one floor, horizontal structure resting on eight steel pillars that support the weight of the flat roof. There is no enclosed space, nor doors, and there is almost no separation between the interior and exterior.
Glass walls, green marble, golden onyx from the Atlas Mountains, Roman travertine, cement, steel, chrome and water were the ‘ingredients’ used by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Complete your experience with 3 self-guided tours in Barcelona:
– The secrets of the Gothic Quarter
– Art Nouveau and Paseo de Gracia
– Alternative Barcelona: old city with a new face
These tours are available in the Lokimo app. They include ready-to-go itinerary, made by a local guide, GPS navigation, sightseeing descriptions, tips and advices.
Visit: Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
The Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition.
It is an important building in the history of modern architecture, known for its simple form and its spectacular use of extravagant materials, such as marble, red onyx and travertine. The same features of minimalism and spectacular can be applied to the furniture specifically designed for the building, including the Barcelona chair.
Important:
Free admission for children under 16, Free Pink Card holders, AMC Card holders, Metropolitan Pass holders for carers of disabled visitors, and the first Sunday of each month.
