Opened in 1994, this is the first center in Europe dedicated to the study of the urban metropolis seen as a universal phenomenon which allows us to analyse the social, cultural and urban development of the city, as well as its history. The C.C.C.B. was built by the architect Piñón y Viaplana, on the site of the old Casa de la Caridad, a beautiful building of which a few original decorative elements remain. This is the main exhibition centre in Barcelona, located in the heart of the Raval district. Apart from courses and seminars, its program includes some of the most interesting cultural initiatives in Barcelona. It also has a café-restaurant and a gift shop.
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Associated Events
In the Chinese City: Perspectives on the Transmutations of an Empire Nov 4th, 2008 to Feb 22nd, 2009
A series of models, artworks, documents and other items illustrate the magnitude of architectural and infrastructural change that many Chinese cities have undergone and continue to undergo. On the Web: www.cccb.org/en/exposicio?idg=16456
Petty Thieves and Crooks of the Eighties May 5th, 2009 to Aug 30th, 2009
An exhibit that explores the various politico-socioeconomic conditions that gave rise to the popularity of petty thieves as a film subject in the 1980s.