Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture

Barcelona is a city of architecture due to the beauty and uniqueness of many of its buildings, the way in which it cares for its architectural heritage going back centuries and its ongoing desire to provide welcoming, accessible and inclusive public spaces.

UNESCO-UIA has awarded it the title of 2026 World Capital of Architecture. The architecture, urban planning and landscaping of this diverse and dense city, with limited natural resources and a Mediterranean climate (sweet and sunny, but beset by droughts and heat waves) face challenges in terms of economic, social and environmental sustainability.

Barcelona Open Wood

A tour of the most innovative timber architecture in the country

Visit Catalunya Open Wood: guided tours of iconic timber buildings in Barcelona, in which sustainability, innovation and architectural quality take shape within the framework of Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture.

You are what you build

Find out more about the construction industry

In partnership with the Construction Labour Foundation, we’ll set up a practical space to provide training on working at heights in an emblematic location in Barcelona, with the aim of promoting safety and professionalisation in the area.

Industry visits

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These activities will form part of the programme of Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture, a distinction awarded by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA) to the city that hosts the UIA’s World Congress of Architects, turning it into a global forum for architecture, urban planning and landscaping. From 12 February to 13 December, it will organise a multi-disciplinary programme in collaboration with schools, universities and professional and cultural entities throughout Catalonia.

Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture will enjoy the support of Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda.