City History Museum

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City History Museum

Barcelona's evolution

Plaça del Rei
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
+34 (0)93 315 1111
http://www.museuhistoria.bcn.es

This museum's permanent collection describes the city's history from Roman times to the present day. It's located in a beautiful old 16th century mansion with an attractive central courtyard, the casa Clariana-Padellás. The fascinating underground tour takes you along paved Roman roads, through the remains of Roman houses, bathrooms, sewers and up to the old city walls. You can also see historical documents dating from different centuries that illustrate the evolution of the town, including plans, sketches, models and drawings. It's worth visiting the nearby Capella de Santa Àgata on the other side of the Plaça del Rei. The view of the old town's labyrinthine streets from the top of the Torre del Rey Martí is unbeatable..

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City History Museum photo by Simcha Levental

City History Museum Photo: Simcha Levental