Mercè 2013: Open House at Palauet Albéniz and the Jardins Joan Maragall

If you're not familiar with the Palauet Albéniz, La Mercè offers just the opportunity to visit this mansion originally built as a royal residence for the 1929 World's Fair. Today it is used for receiving illustrious visitors who, like all  of us this weekend, can admire the imperial-style decor and a beautiful hall of mirrors. In the 1970s Salvador Dalí made his own contribution with paintings related to culture and the city. Don't miss the gardens surrounding the building, a green space that's also full of beautiful sculptures.