Between lights and modernisme: LLums de Sant Pau
As soon as we entered the grounds, the hustle and bustle of the city left us behind. The modernist pavilions, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, were illuminated one by one by projections, colors, and subtle light installations. A poetic and refined spectacle in such an iconic location.
What makes LLums de Sant Pau so special is the way light and architecture interact. Patterns followed the lines of domes and arches, facades came to life, and every angle offered a new perspective. At times, it felt almost intimate, as if the complex had been built specifically for this moment.
We took our time, strolling from pavilion to pavilion, and let ourselves be surprised. No rush here, no massive festival crowds, just space to look, feel, and take photos that couldn't quite capture the feeling. The soft light, the historical setting, and the wintry evening air completed the picture.
A visit to LLums de Sant Pau is undoubtedly one of those Barcelona moments that linger. It showed us once again how powerful art, heritage, and light can be together—and how a modernist gem continues to surprise even after more than a century.
