Catalan modernism

Barcelona is inseparable from Catalan modernism. Check out the calendar of fairs and events in the regions of Barcelona and take part in a traditional historic fair!

 

Calendar of Catalan modernist fairs

Culture and traditions

The festival that kicks off the season of Catalan modernist fairs in the province of Barcelona.

Catalan Modernist Fair in Terrassa
Culture and traditions

Every May, Terrassa travels back 100 years in time to revive the essence of the city during the Catalan Modernist period. 

Catalan Modernist Fair of Barcelona
Culture and traditions

Come and see Barcelona in its Catalan modernist splendour, with loads of fun and cultural activities for everyone.

The Steam Fair of Sant Vicenç de Castellet
Culture and traditions

Discover the period of greatest growth and progress in Sant Vicenç de Castellet at the Steam Fair. Legends, street theatre, an exh...

Catalan Modernist Days of Gelida
Culture and traditions

The Catalan Modernist Days of Gelida showcase the town’s wealth of cultural heritage, featuring poetry, painting, theatre, period ...

Catalan Modernist Fair of Canet de Mar
Culture and traditions

Every year, Canet de Mar travels back in time to the turn of the 20th century. Relive the customs and spirit of Catalan Modernism!

Diada Modernista “Escenes d’Estiueig”
Culture and traditions

Say farewell to the summer in the style of well-to-do Barcelona families at the turn of the 20th century.

Catalan Modernist Fair at the Colònia Güell
Culture and traditions

“More than a century ago, there was an industrial model village where we lived, worked and had fun together…” The Catalan Modernis...

Culture and traditions

Embarrats (literally, “drive shafts”) is a historical recreation showcasing the exceptional industrial heritage of Sant Joan de Vi...

Catalan Modernist Days in La Garriga
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Discover the traces left by Catalan Modernism in La Garriga. A weekend to enjoy dramatized visits, magic shows and street theatre,...

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Would you like a few more modernist ideas?

Would you like to travel in time? In the region of Vallès Occidental you can teleport yourself to the past and relive the Belle Époque through its architecture, art and cuisine! We’ve prepared a route through various cities on which you’ll discover constructions and designs that combine the elegance and creativity typical of Catalan modernism, embodied even in old factories. Fasten your seat belts and let’s get started!

<p>Museu d'Art de Cerdanyola del Vallès</p>

The history books chart the profound transformation that Catalonia – and, in particular, the regions of Barcelona – underwent at the turn of the 20th century, when all areas of life were turned upside down: art, literature, architecture, public space, the economy... In fact, there’s no better way to gain an understanding of the era than by visiting its architectural gems. Catalan modernism represents a time when a series of families set out to be modern and flaunt it.

In 2005, seven buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí were inscribed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Six of them are extremely well known: the Sagrada Família, La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, Parc Güell, Palau Güell and Casa Batlló. However, the seventh architectural gem in the list, the Crypt of the Colònia Güell, is much less famous. It’s an architectural masterpiece in which the author of impossible works tested his considerable intellect.

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More Catalan modernist activities

Culture and traditions

La Casa Coll i Regàs és un bon exemple del modernisme i de com es van transformar les ciutats. És una obra d’art que combina la in...

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Ruta de visita de castells de Catalunya amb tast de vins catalans.

Culture and traditions

Descobreix la importància de la Casa Coll i Regàs, un encàrrec de l’industrial tèxtil Joaquim Coll i Regàs a l’arquitecte mataroní...

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Endinsa’t a la residència d’estiu del pintor Ramon Casas en un recorregut per les habitacions i estances del monestir de Sant Bene...

Culture and traditions

Celebrem l’Any Gaudí amb activitats presencials i digitals on podràs descrobrir la relació d’Antoni Gaudí amb l’aigua.

Culture and traditions

Endinsa't al Viladecans del Vuit-cents i visita les estances nobles de Ca n'Amat, acompanyats dels seus habitants! 

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El Modernisme a Barcelona és molt més