Barcelona Metro’s centennial celebrations conclude with the launch of a new immersive exhibition. Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) presented the exhibit at Diagonal metro station.
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Barcelona Metro’s Immersive Experience Laia Bonet, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona and President of TMB, reflected on the Metro’s 100-year history.
Barcelona Metro’s Centennial Success
She called it a century of public service that has grown alongside the city. Bonet also acknowledged the public’s enthusiastic response to the commemorative activities. However, more than 100,000 people have taken part.
Flores also mentioned that the Barcelona metro and bus network will likely exceed 700 million passengers before the end of 2025. Among the most popular activities were the historical train exhibition. Visits to the ‘ghost stations’, a night race through the metro tunnels.The process to the past on Passeig de Gràcia also drew crowds.
Two popular events will continue. First, the exhibition of five restored historical trains at La Farinera remains.
Visiting the Metro Exhibition This new immersive experience has proven popular. Over 4,000 visits were booked within six days of registration opening. The exhibition is free and available by appointment until 31 March. However, starting this Tuesday, visitors can experience ‘Cent anys de Metro. Meanwhile, a immersive trip’.
Located in the Espai Mercè Sala, within the Diagonal station interchange, it accommodates small groups of up to ten people. For ten minutes, attendees can visualise the history of the Barcelona Metro using virtual reality glasses. However, this will allow them to experience what it was like to travel by metro 100 years ago.
Overall, the Barcelona Metro’s centennial celebrations have been a resounding success. This immersive exhibition caps off a year of events celebrating the city’s vital transport network.
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