Exhibition “Barcelona festive imagery: giants, dwarfs, big-headed figures, bestiary and puppets”

Barcelona, a city rich in history and traditions, opens the doors of Casa de los Entremeses to offer a unique experience: the Bestiario Histórico de Barcelona. This free exhibition immerses visitors in a fascinating world of figures that have given life to Barcelona’s popular culture over the centuries.

Casa de los Entremeses, located in the heart of the city, is home to around fifty figures that make up the Bestiario Histórico de Barcelona. This collection includes emblematic characters such as the giants of Pi, the Cu-cut dwarf, puppets and a varied bestiary. Each figure tells a story, a tradition, and carries with it the weight of centuries of celebrations and festivities.

The exhibition is a unique opportunity to enter Barcelona’s popular culture, exploring both historical and innovative elements of the city’s festive imagery. The giants, the mischievous dwarfs, the big-headed figures and a host of other figures will surprise you and introduce you to the culture