Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

I had to take this one off the bucket list. When I visited Barcelona for the first time, 40 years ago, the pavilion had not yet been restored, and I did not have the opportunity to view this magnificent piece of modern architecture.

The pavilion was everything. I expected it to be and more, after reviewing it for so many years in architecture, school, and beyond, and studying, its geometry, configuration, and aesthetics, it was quite fulfilling to see it in real life.

There is a minor entry fee, which we gladly paid, there were no crowds, we had the entire pavilion to ourselves, and it was wonderful.

If you are an architect or an architectural aficionado, and in Barcelona, I would highly recommend that you visit this beautiful piece of modern architecture.

I feel very lucky to be in this place and to finally be able to see this very fascinating building with my own eyes.
Well worth a visit for any architecture enthusiast.
The uncle who sells tickets at the door is fun and friendly

The minimalistic design drew me in, and the seamless integration of glass and steel feels like a celebration of openness. An architectural experience that's both timeless and emotionally resonant.

I've read about this building and the history of the famous architect, Mies Van Der Roche. I'm so glad I came to see it. Adjacent to it is a small gift shop. You can download an audio guide and start exploring.

So nice! Almost a century old design, and still looking contemporary. I’m so in love with that building and the Barcelona chair.

It’s not very big, but certainly worth a visit.

The only downside is that I bumped my knee into the marble bench after leaving the shop. That really hurt. 😜

As an architect , this was a great site to see and very worth the ticket , although I will mention that we paid the student price at 4e , and perhaps at full price it would have been too much. Certainly lives up to the expectation and is beautifully managed.

The pavilion is small but sublime. If you know, you know. The light, reflections, and space are so iconic.

I'm a huge Mies fanboy, so it was worth the 8€ for me. But again, very small and may not be worth the price for people who are looking for a lot of value.

Absolutely beautiful! Avoid the shop though, in this instance "less is definitely more" the man in charge is of the most unfriendly nature. Don't let that spoil the overall experience!

Only really valuable if you’re into architecture, design etc.

Income was €8.

As an architect it was impossible for me to visit Barcelona without seeing this pavilion with my own eyes. Of course i was amazed by the simple yet fascinating building that stands on the corner of the street. A truly one of a kind experience.

Absolutely lives up to its reputation and fame. A bit pricey to enter such a small structure (and you can see nearly all of it without walking in), but the entire building feels exactly like what I grew up seeing in the old architectural photos. I’ve been waiting to see this structure more than any other after learning about it in an architecture class four years ago, and it did not disappoint. My one critique was that the temporary display within the space consisted of screens that, to me, obstructed the iconic views and angles of the building; but I understand that such temporary exhibitions probably make this monument more interesting overall.

The Barcelona Pavilion is an interesting piece of architecture which was designed for the 1929 International Exposition. It is quite small, so you don't get to see too much. Nevertheless, the atmosphere is minimalistic, simple and calm.

Great place . Interesting to see. Love the Architect and the style. After visiting the pavilion, go to the national art museum across. The building and setting is amazing. Be prepared to climb some steps and enjoy the view of Barcelona.

Go first thing in the morning and have the place to yourself. Stunning in its simplicity, an absolute masterpiece.

A dream that comes true! After studying this pavilion for years I had finally the occasion to visit it… marvelous and if you are a student you pay only 3€!! A must see in Barcelona 🇪🇸

A breathtaking building, with stunning views. I would highly recommend visiting as it's a true architectural marvel.

"Less is more" could never be better expressed than Mies van der Rohe's German Pavillion for Barcelona's international expostion in 1929. This pavillion shocked the visitors, at the time, with its austere simplicity and its razor sharp straight-lines that stood in defiance against the hallucinating curved lines of the Art-Nouveau. The visitors were not ready for the "scandal" of the bare walls stripped of any ornaments. Rohe's work was as a condemnation to the pretentiousness and supercilliousness of the former styles.
Mies van der Rohe, who coined the term: "Less is more", became the headmaster of the Bauhaus School in Germany, which changed world architecture forever. Nothing before the Bauhaus is like what came after. When the Nazies closed the school in 1933, Mies fled to Chicago and built a handful of icons of modern architecture still standing there.
The pavillion was disassembled in 1930, after the exposition.
More than 50 years later, and after realizing the importance of this iconic pavillion, the city of Barcelona reconstructed it with its original materials in 1986 on its original site. Today, this modern monument is a touristic site where you pay 7€ as admission fee.

It’s a small pavilion that it’s somewhat “expensive” (€8) if you are not into architecture but I really enjoyed my visit.

Great place to visit for Architecture lovers

One of the most spectacular places to visit in Barcelona if you love art, architecture or design. An instant shrine to harmony.