Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

A fantastic architectural structure that was way ahead of its time. The contrast with other buildings built nearby for the same International Exhibition in 1929 is especially striking. I am glad that this Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Pavilion was reconstructed in the 80s, and we can admire its light geometric forms. On the edge of the pool there is a sculpture, its curves contrasting with the clear lines of the building and repeatedly reflected in the water and glass. The famous Barcelona chairs are also here. The Pavilion has a nice souvenir shop where you can buy things in the aesthetics of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's architecture. There are few people, the place is very quiet, creating a meditative mood.

Visited on a relatively quiet Tuesday in September. Had an architecturegasm and left. I mean, there's a book shop that I'm sure is lovely, but I didn't visit. TBH I was a bit skeptical about visiting, cause who wants to live in a glass box?! ;-), it hurts to admit it but it's amazingly good. I walked around, shared some knowing looks with other middle aged men and took more photos than I'm comfortable admitting to, then returned to tell my long suffering wife all about it.

Architectural + historical must see when in Barcelona. Don’t expect to much if you’re not into design or architecture. If you are into it’s definitely worth visiting. Tickets are very affordable + you can learn something about pre world war movements & how modern architecture started branching.

What an utter disappointment. We traveled from across the world to visit the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion and there was an exhibition in the space of someone’s aunt’s old furniture upside-down. Literally, sofas, sinks, tables, etc. attached to the ceiling, on the walls, and attached to the floor. I cannot believe this was allowed to happen. It totally distracted and covered up the Pavilion itself. It’s like nobody who runs the Pavilion had any notion of WHAT the Pavilion is or the meaning behind it and just let someone schlep their old furniture inside. The beauty is in the building itself but we couldn’t see it because someone moved all their trash into it. Mies is rolling in his grave right now I’m sure. Literally awful.

Nice rebuild of the German Pavillon of the world exhibition 1929. Some explanations sound over interpreted in my opinion. However a must see in Barcelona if you are interested in architecture.

If you're an architect geek it is recommended just to see an icon in person. If you have the spare time and want to take in some modernist approaches to open-room communal space give it a go. If you're looking for a gift for an architecture-connaisseur the gift shop will sort you out. But if you don't care about either, you can always take in a moment of peace and contemplation, just walk around the place and take it in without having to go in.

It is very small, and probably a bit expensive for what you see - BUT it's an absolute must vist in Barcelona. Not super touristy like some other places. A piece of architecture history and every square cm is oozing with perfection

Such an amazing piece of Architecture, we spent about half an hour here. The building is very beautifully well maintained the original pieces are still there. We cycled here from the city and loved our visit here. The entry is 8€ but worth it for architecture lovers!