Creative City Trails

The Pritzker Architecture Prize is granted annually to any living architect who has contributed to the enrichment of humanity through their projects and work. Barcelona, a city that showcases a wealth of architectural landmarks, features buildings that have been awarded the prize. Get ready to discover and admire the buildings created by these brilliant architects.

Barcelona's successful bid to host the 1992 Olympic Games had a far-reaching impact on the city's architecture and design. You can relive this milestone sporting event on this trail, which takes in the major infrastructures and venues, including the Olympic Stadium, a communications tower and the official mascot of the games.

Barcelona is a source of artistic and creative inspiration that has provided a vast canvas capturing the imaginations of leading artists from Spain and around the world. Come and discover our selection of murals and street art that brightens up the city, by artists including Keith Haring, Joan Miró, Frederic Amat and Eduardo Chillida.

The neighbourhood of Poblenou in the borough of Sant Martí is known as Barcelona's creative district because it brings together the city's creative and artistic talents. Once an important manufacturing hub, with factories and textile mills, it is now a magnet for a broad range of disciplines, including design, fashion, architecture and digital art.