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An immersive journey through 100 years of the metro

Live the present, the past, and the future of the metro’s history in virtual reality.

When: 30.12.2025 to 31.03.2026

Where: Espai Mercè Sala

Access: Validating the transport ticket

To commemorate the centenary of the Barcelona Metro, we invite you to enjoy a multi-user virtual reality experience that will take you through the history, present, and future of the subway network.

Wearing virtual reality glasses and in groups of up to 10 people, you will relive one hundred years of metro, discover the strengths of today’s service, and imagine what the metro of the future will look like.

This activity is free of charge and intended for people aged 10 and over.

Before you start your journey, you should know...

Location:

Espai Mercè Sala, at Diagonal station.

Dates:

The experience will be available from December 29 to March 31, 2016. Closed on January 1 and 6.

Opening hours:

Weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Important information:

  • The activity lasts 10 minutes, with sessions every twenty minutes in groups of 10 people.
  • A single booking can include tickets for up to 10 people.
  • Requesting a new date will cancel the previous booking.
  • Access to the experience will not be allowed once it has started, and a new booking will need to be made.

What will you learn from this experience?

  • You will witness the importance of developing collective metro transport for the evolution of a city like Barcelona and its metropolitan area.
  • You will connect with the collective memory of the people and the most significant milestones that have taken place in the city over the past hundred years.
  • You will discover the link between the metro network and the city’s growth in terms of urban planning and population, as well as the active role of the metro in the cohesion of the metropolitan area.
  • You will learn more about the quality of a service that has been a pioneer since its beginnings.
Book your journey now!

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