Barcelona Pavilion Pavelló alemany
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, this pavilion is a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Located in the Montjuïc area, the structure is an example of modern architecture, Bauhaus, and rationalism, using materials such as travertine, onyx, and marble. It was dedicated to Germany and is the 34th most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The pavilion is 10 km from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport and 503 km from Madrid. July and August have highs of 26 °C. July is the driest month with 22 mm of rain, while October is the wettest month with 90 mm of rain. In January, the high is 12 °C and the low is 6 °C.
Visitors can combine a visit with the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (0.4 km), the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (0.8 km), Palau Güell (2.2 km), La Rambla (2.3 km), or Camp Nou (2.5 km). The site is wheelchair accessible and requires a fee for entry. Opening hours are 10:00 to 20:00 from March to October and 10:00 to 18:00 from November to February. The pavilion is closed on December 25.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 49 | 42 | 44 | 50 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 55 | 78 | 90 | 64 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
