Barcelona Pensa, 13th philosophy festival
Spain's first philosophy festival takes over the city again.
- FREE
Arts Santa Mònica
The thirteenth edition of Barcelona Pensa reanimates critical thought in the city. An essential forum to explore ideas defining our urban and social landscape, through debates connecting academia with the street. A necessary gathering for restless minds seeking to understand and question Barcelona.
The Planns tip
La Rambla at midnight offers a quieter path across Raval from the CCCB; use the silence of Carrer Tallers to arrive on foot.
Practical info
Mondays to Fridays: Check the schedule for each activity on the website www.barcelonapensa.cat · Free Admission
The venue
Arts Santa Mònica
From Baroque convent to creative epicenter on La Rambla
At the southern end of La Rambla, Arts Santa Mònica occupies a former convent dating back to 1636, declared a national monument in 1984. Architects David and Albert Viaplana's 1988 intervention transformed the building, honoring its original cloister while adding a distinctive exterior ramp that interacts with the street's buzz. This multidisciplinary cultural hub operates as a space for encounter and experimentation, far from the traditional museum concept. Its program explores the intersection of art, science, and thought, with a special focus on digital culture and innovation born in Catalonia, offering a platform for contemporary creation and public discourse.
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