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'''El Poblenou''' ({{IPA-ca|əl ˌpɔbːləˈnɔw}}; {{langnf||Catalan|"new village"}}) is an extensive neighborhood of [[Barcelona]] ([[Sant Martí (district)|Sant Martí]] district) that borders the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the south, [[Sant Adrià del Besòs]] to the east, [[Parc de la Ciutadella]] in [[Ciutat Vella]] to the west, and [[Horta-Guinardó]] and [[Sant Andreu]] to the north. It is technically part of the [[Eixample]], its layout having been drafted by [[Ildefons Cerdà]], although the historic center of the neighborhood (which was once a town entirely separated from Barcelona) predates the grid.
{{langnf|ca|'''El Poblenou'''|new village|paren=left}}; {{IPA|ca|əl ˌpɔbːləˈnɔw}}) is an extensive neighborhood of [[Barcelona]]’s [[Sant Martí (district)|Sant Martí]] district that borders the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the south, [[Sant Adrià del Besòs]] to the east, [[Parc de la Ciutadella]] in [[Ciutat Vella]] to the west, and [[Sant Andreu]] to the north. Considered [https://www.atemporalbarcelona.es/en/live-in-barcelona/poblenou-uno-de-los-mejores-barrios-de-barcelona-para-vivir#:~:text=Poblenou%20is%20undoubtedly%20one%20of,in%20it%20for%20a%20while. one of the best areas] of the city, the neighborhood was once its own town, entirely separate from Barcelona proper.


==History==
==History==
During the [[Industrial Revolution]] of the 19th century, Poblenou was the epicenter of Catalan and Iberian industry, earning it its [[sobriquet]] of the ''Catalan Manchester''. Surrounding the extensive cluster of factories stood mostly working class residential areas. When the industrial buzz passed, the neighborhood fell into a state of abandon and after a period of decay, the neighborhood underwent a dramatic transformation. The [[Olympic Games]] in 1992 were the main trigger for this massive transformation of El Poblenou.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mouckley|first1=Benny|title=Poblenou guide|url=http://suitelife.com/barcelona-barrio-neighborhood-guide/poblenou-barcelona/|agency=SuiteLife|publisher=SuiteLife}}</ref> Many of the areas that have been developed — including the [[La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou|Vila Olímpica]], the [[Diagonal Mar i Front Marítim del Poblenou|Diagonal Mar]] area, and the Fòrum area — arguably comprise their own neighborhoods. Completing its original, unfinished plan, The [[Avinguda Diagonal]] now stretches from Plaça de les Glòries to the sea. The massive [[22@]] plan sets to convert Poblenou into the city's technological and innovation district, as well as to increase leisure and residential spaces.
During the [[Industrial Revolution]] of the 19th century, Poblenou was the epicenter of Catalan and Iberian industry, earning it its [[sobriquet]] of the ''Catalan Manchester''. Surrounding the extensive cluster of factories stood mostly working-class residential areas. When the industrial buzz passed, the neighborhood fell into a state of abandon and after a period of decay, the neighborhood underwent a dramatic transformation. The [[Olympic Games]] in 1992 were the main trigger for this massive transformation of El Poblenou.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mouckley|first1=Benny|title=Poblenou guide|url=http://suitelife.com/barcelona-barrio-neighborhood-guide/poblenou-barcelona/|agency=SuiteLife|publisher=SuiteLife}}</ref> Many of the areas that have been developed — including the [[La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou|Vila Olímpica]], the [[Diagonal Mar i Front Marítim del Poblenou|Diagonal Mar]] area, and the Fòrum area — arguably comprise their own neighborhoods. Completing its original, unfinished plan, The [[Avinguda Diagonal]] now stretches from Plaça de les Glòries to the sea. The massive [[22@]] plan is set to convert Poblenou into the city's technological and innovation district, as well as to increase leisure and residential spaces.


Alongside the newly built, upscale Vila Olímpica and Diagonal Mar areas, many artists and young professionals have converted the former factories and warehouses into lofts, galleries, and shops. Art & Design schools and studios have also opened, making the area known for its creative outlook.
Alongside the newly built, upscale Vila Olímpica and Diagonal Mar areas, many artists and young professionals have converted the former factories and warehouses into lofts, galleries, and shops. Art & Design schools and studios have also opened, making the area known for its creative outlook.


Some of the old factory buildings are now declared historic monuments and are under protection. This is the case of the Factory Hispania SA, built by the Cuban-German merchant [[Emilio Heydrich]], and architect [[Josep Graner]] in 1923, or the factory of chemicals “Valls, Teixidor i Jordana"<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Checa-Artasu|first=Martin|title=Poblenou i la reconversió de les fabriques|url=https://www.academia.edu/9899966/Poblenou_i_la_reconversi%C3%B3_de_les_fabriques|journal=Icària. Papers de l&#39;arxiu històric del Poblenou. , núm. 4|language=en}}</ref>
Some of the old factory buildings are now declared historic monuments and are under protection. This is the case of the Factory Hispania SA, built by the Cuban-German merchant [[Emilio Heydrich]], and architect [[Josep Graner]] in 1923, or the Valls, Teixidor i Jordana chemical factory.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Checa-Artasu|first=Martin|title=Poblenou i la reconversió de les fabriques|url=https://www.academia.edu/9899966/Poblenou_i_la_reconversi%C3%B3_de_les_fabriques|journal=Icària. Papers de l'arxiu històric del Poblenou., núm. 4|language=en}}</ref>


The leafy [[Rambla de Poblenou]], which stretches from [[Avinguda Diagonal]] to the beach, is the main commercial street.
The leafy [[Rambla del Poblenou]], which stretches from [[Avinguda Diagonal]] to the beach, is the main commercial street.


==Life in El Poblenou==
==Life in El Poblenou==
El Poblenou lies between the great beaches of Barcelona and city center which allow its residents on the one hand a great chilled beach lifestyle and, on the other hand, proximity to a huge variety of shopping centers, bars and restaurants. Due to its rising popularity, prices of flats in the area have increased dramatically. Besides good beaches this neighborhood offers wide open spaces, green parks and relatively few tourists.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Israely|first1=Tamir|title=El Poblenou guide|url=http://suitelife.com/barcelona-barrio-neighborhood-guide/poblenou-barcelona/|agency=SuiteLife|publisher=SuiteLife}}</ref>
El Poblenou lies between the great beaches of Barcelona and city center, which allows its residents a great relaxed beach lifestyle and proximity to a huge variety of shopping centers, bars and restaurants. Due to its rising popularity, prices of flats in the area have increased dramatically. Besides good beaches, this neighborhood offers wide open spaces, green parks and relatively few tourists.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Israely|first1=Tamir|title=El Poblenou guide|url=http://suitelife.com/barcelona-barrio-neighborhood-guide/poblenou-barcelona/|agency=SuiteLife|publisher=SuiteLife}}</ref> Despite local efforts to maintain authenticity, La Rambla de Poblenou is battling the effects of gentrification and mass tourism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BARCELONA |first=VÍCTOR VARGAS LLAMAS / |date=2015-10-12 |title=El Poblenou, en la encrucijada |url=https://www.elperiodico.com/es/barcelona/20151012/poblenou-encrucijada-gentrificacion-turismo-4582230 |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=elperiodico |language=es}}</ref>

The annual light art festival [[Llum BCN]] is celebrated since 2012 every February in Poblenou.


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
Notable buildings of Poblenou include the [[Torre Agbar]] ([[Jean Nouvel]]), [[Herzog & de Meuron]]'s [[Forum Building]] (which houses Europe's largest scale model of a city), and the ME Barcelona Hotel (former Habitat Sky Hotel) ([[Dominique Perrault]]). Major public spaces include the [[Parc de Diagonal Mar]] ([[Enric Miralles]]), the [[Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes]], the [[Parc Central del Poblenou]] ([[Jean Nouvel]]), the beachfront [[Parc del Poblenou]], the vast [[Parc del Forum]], Oficines Diagonal 197 ([[David Chipperfield]]), the [[Media-Tic Building]] ([[Enric Ruiz Geli]] - [[CLOUD 9]]) (the historic [[Poblenou Cemetery]] as well as many kilometres of beaches.
Notable buildings of Poblenou include the [[Torre Agbar]] ([[Jean Nouvel]]), [[Herzog & de Meuron]]'s [[Forum Building]] (which houses Europe's largest scale model of a city), and the ME Barcelona Hotel (former Habitat Sky Hotel) ([[Dominique Perrault]]). Major public spaces include the [[Parc de Diagonal Mar]] ([[Enric Miralles]]), the [[Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes]], the [[Parc Central del Poblenou]] ([[Jean Nouvel]]), the beachfront [[Parc del Poblenou]], the vast [[Parc del Forum]], Oficines Diagonal 197 ([[David Chipperfield]]), the [[Media-Tic Building]] ([[Enric Ruiz Geli]] - [[CLOUD 9]]), the historic [[Poblenou Cemetery]] as well as many kilometres of beaches.
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Image:22@.jpg|View of construction in Poblenou, Barcelona, resulting from the 22@ urban renewal plan.
Image:22@.jpg|View of construction in Poblenou, Barcelona, resulting from the 22@ urban renewal plan.
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Image:Poblenou-Contrasts.jpg|View of Carrer Pallars in Poblenou, showing renovation of underground infrastructure, as well as one of many former factories next to a modern building.
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==In popular culture==
The 1994 [[Catalan language]] [[TV3 (Catalonia)|TV3]] soap opera [[Poblenou (TV series)|Poblenou]] was chiefly set in this area of the city.


==Public transport==
==Public transport==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons|Sant Martí|Sant Martí}}
{{commons|Sant Martí|Sant Martí}}
* [http://suitelife.com/barcelona-barrio-neighborhood-guide/poblenou-barcelona.htm/ Poblenou Apartments guide]
* [http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/rutes/pnou_fr.htm/ Online tour of Poblenou from the City's web]
* [http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/rutes/pnou_fr.htm/ Online tour of Poblenou from the City's web]
* [http://www.22barcelona.com/index.php?lang=en/ Website of 22@ 'The Innovation District']
* [http://www.22barcelona.com/index.php?lang=en/ Website of 22@ 'The Innovation District']
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090106084751/http://www.geocities.com/medit1976c3/poblenou.htm Information on the Parc Central del Poblenou]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090106084751/http://www.geocities.com/medit1976c3/poblenou.htm Information on the Parc Central del Poblenou]
* [http://www.bcn.es/santmarti Sant Martí council]
* [http://www.bcn.es/santmarti Sant Martí council]
* [https://www.bcn-advisors.com/blog/en/guide-to-the-neighbourhood-of-poblenou/ A guide to the neighbourhood of Poblenou]
* [http://pallars172.blogspot.com/ The real Barcelona, real Poblenou. Know the truth]
* [http://www.fhaus.co/lab/poblenou-barcelona/ Poblenou Potential of Barcelona]


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El Poblenou
Neighbourhood of Barcelona
View of Carrer Pere IV in Poblenou, with Dominique Perrault's Hotel Meliá Barcelona Sky in the centre.
View of Carrer Pere IV in Poblenou, with Dominique Perrault's Hotel Meliá Barcelona Sky in the centre.
Map
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Catalonia
Province Barcelona
ComarcaBarcelonès
Municipality Barcelona
DistrictSant Martí
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
33,586

El Poblenou (Catalan for 'new village'; Catalan pronunciation: [əl ˌpɔbːləˈnɔw]) is an extensive neighborhood of Barcelona’s Sant Martí district that borders the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Sant Adrià del Besòs to the east, Parc de la Ciutadella in Ciutat Vella to the west, and Sant Andreu to the north. Considered one of the best areas of the city, the neighborhood was once its own town, entirely separate from Barcelona proper.

History

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During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, Poblenou was the epicenter of Catalan and Iberian industry, earning it its sobriquet of the Catalan Manchester. Surrounding the extensive cluster of factories stood mostly working-class residential areas. When the industrial buzz passed, the neighborhood fell into a state of abandon and after a period of decay, the neighborhood underwent a dramatic transformation. The Olympic Games in 1992 were the main trigger for this massive transformation of El Poblenou.[1] Many of the areas that have been developed — including the Vila Olímpica, the Diagonal Mar area, and the Fòrum area — arguably comprise their own neighborhoods. Completing its original, unfinished plan, The Avinguda Diagonal now stretches from Plaça de les Glòries to the sea. The massive 22@ plan is set to convert Poblenou into the city's technological and innovation district, as well as to increase leisure and residential spaces.

Alongside the newly built, upscale Vila Olímpica and Diagonal Mar areas, many artists and young professionals have converted the former factories and warehouses into lofts, galleries, and shops. Art & Design schools and studios have also opened, making the area known for its creative outlook.

Some of the old factory buildings are now declared historic monuments and are under protection. This is the case of the Factory Hispania SA, built by the Cuban-German merchant Emilio Heydrich, and architect Josep Graner in 1923, or the Valls, Teixidor i Jordana chemical factory.[2]

The leafy Rambla del Poblenou, which stretches from Avinguda Diagonal to the beach, is the main commercial street.

Life in El Poblenou

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El Poblenou lies between the great beaches of Barcelona and city center, which allows its residents a great relaxed beach lifestyle and proximity to a huge variety of shopping centers, bars and restaurants. Due to its rising popularity, prices of flats in the area have increased dramatically. Besides good beaches, this neighborhood offers wide open spaces, green parks and relatively few tourists.[3] Despite local efforts to maintain authenticity, La Rambla de Poblenou is battling the effects of gentrification and mass tourism.[4]

The annual light art festival Llum BCN is celebrated since 2012 every February in Poblenou.

Landmarks

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Notable buildings of Poblenou include the Torre Agbar (Jean Nouvel), Herzog & de Meuron's Forum Building (which houses Europe's largest scale model of a city), and the ME Barcelona Hotel (former Habitat Sky Hotel) (Dominique Perrault). Major public spaces include the Parc de Diagonal Mar (Enric Miralles), the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, the Parc Central del Poblenou (Jean Nouvel), the beachfront Parc del Poblenou, the vast Parc del Forum, Oficines Diagonal 197 (David Chipperfield), the Media-Tic Building (Enric Ruiz Geli - CLOUD 9), the historic Poblenou Cemetery as well as many kilometres of beaches.

  • View of construction in Poblenou, Barcelona, resulting from the 22@ urban renewal plan.
    View of construction in Poblenou, Barcelona, resulting from the 22@ urban renewal plan.
  • Modernista building on a corner of Rambla del Poblenou (Barcelona).
    Modernista building on a corner of Rambla del Poblenou (Barcelona).
  • View of Carrer Pallars in Poblenou, showing renovation of underground infrastructure, as well as one of many former factories next to a modern building.
    View of Carrer Pallars in Poblenou, showing renovation of underground infrastructure, as well as one of many former factories next to a modern building.

Public transport

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mouckley, Benny. "Poblenou guide". SuiteLife. SuiteLife.
  2. ^ Checa-Artasu, Martin. "Poblenou i la reconversió de les fabriques". Icària. Papers de l'arxiu històric del Poblenou., núm. 4.
  3. ^ Israely, Tamir. "El Poblenou guide". SuiteLife. SuiteLife.
  4. ^ BARCELONA, VÍCTOR VARGAS LLAMAS / (2015-10-12). "El Poblenou, en la encrucijada". elperiodico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-26.
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