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Barcelona Cathedral Hosts Virtual Reality Experience Exploring Gaudí's Creative Universe

cultural-heritage · 2026-03-24

Barcelona Cathedral has launched an immersive virtual reality experience titled 'Gaudí, l’Atelier du divin' that allows visitors to explore the creative world of architect Antoni Gaudí. The installation runs from February 26 to May 3, 2026, and offers a 22-minute VR journey that transports participants to Gaudí's workshop in 1926 during his final days. The experience provides sensory and narrative insights into the architect's creative process, natural inspirations, and geometric complexity. It includes famous works like Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, and Colònia Güell Crypt, while revealing the underlying principles of his nature-inspired, craft-based architecture. The presentation combines historical accuracy with narrative sensitivity and artistic quality, using cutting-edge technology to illuminate Gaudí's artisanal approach.

Key facts

  • Barcelona Cathedral presents 'Gaudí, l’Atelier du divin' VR experience
  • Experience runs from February 26 to May 3, 2026
  • 22-minute VR journey set in Gaudí's 1926 workshop
  • Features Gaudí's major works including Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
  • Combines historical accuracy with narrative storytelling

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Institutions

  • Barcelona Cathedral

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Spain

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