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 Tàpies's works and temporary exhibitions |
Carrer D'Aragó 255 Barcelona 08007 Spain +34 93 487 0315 http://www.fundaciotapies.org |
The artist himself, Antoni Tàpies, created this center in 1984 as a place to study contemporary art, and today its library has become one of the most important of its kind in the world. It exhibits a large collection of his drawings, paintings, sculptures and engravings and organizes regular temporary exhibitions as well. The building that dates back to 1880, is the work by modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and it was the headquarters of the prestigious publishing house, Editorial Muntaner i Simón until the 1970s. Look up, above the entrance to see one of Tàpies's avant-garde sculptures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Columbian art in a palace |
Carrer de Montcada 14 Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 3197603 http://www.barbier-mueller.ch museubarbier@mail.bcn.es |
This is the only museum in Europe devoted exclusively to Pre-Columbian cultures. Housed in a gothic palace, its collection is one of the finest of its kind and gives visitors an insight into the rich world of the earliest cultures on the American continent. This tiny, intimist museum contains some one hundred pieces, including wood and stone sculptures, ceramics, tapestries, jade, and archaeological ensemble often found in international exhibitions and prestige publications. The collection is structured around the human groups, which inhabited the territory between Mesoamerica and South America before the arrival of the Spanish. The cultures represented include the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Chavin, Mochica and Inca civilisations. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month from 10am to 7pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Antiquity and art preserved |
Pla de la Seu Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 933 10 2580 http://www.catedralbcn.org/ |
This is one of the finest repositories for art collections from the 1300s to the 1700s. Observe works by the likes of Bartolome Bermejo, Manuel Tremulles, Pere Serafi and Jaume Huguet, and be enthralled. A must-visit for art-lovers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cities & contemporary culture |
Carrer de Montalegre 5 Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 93 306 4100 http://www.cccb.org globalcccb@cccb.org |
Opened in 1994, this is the first center in Europe dedicated to the study of the urban metropolis seen as a universal phenomenon which allows us to analyse the social, cultural and urban development of the city, as well as its history. The C.C.C.B. was built by the architect Piñón y Viaplana, on the site of the old Casa de la Caridad, a beautiful building of which a few original decorative elements remain. This is the main exhibition centre in Barcelona, located in the heart of the Raval district. Apart from courses and seminars, its program includes some of the most interesting cultural initiatives in Barcelona. It also has a café-restaurant and a gift shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great contemporary art |
Plaça dels Angels 1 Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 93 412 0810 http://www.macba.es |
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona is a huge white mass of a building, designed by Richard Meier, which combines elements of contemporary American architecture with the Mediterranean rationalist tradition. It opened to the public in 1995, showing a permanent collection donated by Catalonia's other great artistic institutions, made up of work produced over the last 50 years. The museum organizes regular temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary Spanish and foreign artists as well as lectures, concerts, seminars and audiovisual competitions. Admission: EUR 7.5 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Team trophies and flags |
Avinguda de Joan XXIII Arístides Maillol, s/n Barcelona, Barcelona 08028 Spain +34 93 496 3608 http://www.fcbarcelona.com/ museu@club.fcbarcelona.com |
Football fanatics will love the visit to the Camp Nou stadium and museum, whose collection of memorabilia includes trophies, flags, documents, photographs and other related items. The club was founded in 1899 and has a long and illustrious history that attracts supporters from all over the world. Apparently, more people come here than to any other attraction in the city, and it's not just the die-hard fans either. You'll get a tour of the stadium and a view from the president's box. There's also an interesting collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures on exhibit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bullfighting and matadors |
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 749 Barcelona, Barcelona 08013 Spain +34 93 245 5803 |
This museum is located in Monumental Bullring, a Modernist building reminiscent of Mudéjar architecture with exposed bricks and multi-coloured tiles. The Museu Taurí's collection includes a unique selection of publicity posters, heads of famous bulls, coloured ribbons indicating a given bull's breeder and bullfighting costumes worn by renowned matadors and famous mounted bullfighters, as well as other objects related to bullfights, such as branding irons from ranches that breed bulls for the bullring. Lovers of the sport/art will learn about Spanish bullfighting history thanks to the enormous variety of objects on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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CaixaForum Museum |
Av. Marqués de Comillas 39241 Barcelona, Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 (0)93 476 8600 http://www.fundacio.lacaixa.es... info.fundacio@lacaixa.es |
CaixaForum Museum was created by the distinguished Catalan architect Puig i Cadafalch. It is unusual because its original function was as a textile factory and this adds to the center's utilitarian presence. The CaixaForum's open auditorium holds seminars and cultural events. Past events have been graced by the presence of some international big shots like Bill Clinton, Gorbachev, Bono and Noam Chomsky. Its "Foundations Contemporary Art Collection" is a must—see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient settlers from prehistory |
Parc de Montjuïc Passeig Santa Madrona, 39 Barcelona 08004 Spain +34 93 424 6577 http://www.mac.es |
This museum's permanent exhibition traces the settlement of Catalunya and the Balearic Islands from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. The most outstanding artefacts include remains from Iberian, Greek and Roman sites, including the Greek statue of Asclepius, discovered among the ruins in 3rd century BC. There are also brilliant models and illustrations showing how cavemen lived in this region in the distant past. There are special facilities for blind people, a restoration laboratory and an educational department. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temporary city planning exhibitions |
Plaça Nova 5 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 301 5000 http://www.coac.net/home/ webmaster@coac.net |
This very famous building is continuously used by professional architects to display their work. It is the murals adorning the front of this building that have made it so famous; they were designed by Picasso in the 50's. Other artists, however, had to carry out the actual painting of the murals since Picasso was not allowed into the country in those days. Inside, there are always interesting temporary exhibitions related to the world of architecture, city planning and contemporary design. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best Romanesque art |
Mirador del Palau Nacional, S/N Parc de Montjuïc Barcelona 08038 Spain +1 34 93 6220375 http://www.gencat.es/mnac mnac@correu.gencat.es |
The National Museum of Art, built in 1990, houses the best collection of Romanesque murals in the world, including some real gems from the Pyrenean region. The museum's collection includes other works of art as well, such as altarpieces, carvings, sculpture, gold and silver ornaments, and paintings on wood and glazed objects. You can see a selection of Gothic period paintings by 14th and 15th-century Catalan School artists along with those of their counterparts from the rest of Spain and Europe. Admission: EUR8.5; for temporary exhibitions, contact the Museum. Students and pensioners are offered discounts and entry is free on the first Sunday of every month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The evolution of Spanish pottery |
Av Diagonal 686 Avenida Diagonal, 686 Barcelona 08034 Spain +34 93 280 5024 |
You'll find the best examples of all styles of Spanish glazed pottery dating back to the 11th century in this museum. The collection includes Andalusian, Mudejar, Valencian, Aragonese, Talavera de la Reina, Puente del Arzobispo, Seville, Alcora, Catalan and contemporary designs. There are also displays of work by famous painters who were also ceramists, like Miró and Picasso. The temporary exhibitions have featured Miquel Barceló's ceramics created between 1995 and 1998. Admission: Ordinary Rate EUR3.5, Reduced Rate EUR2.00. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic Monument |
Plaça Sant Felip Neri Barcelona Spain |
The Church of Sant Sever, located across the cathedral in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, stands as an architectural monument against the tests of time. It's well-preserved facade makes it a true historic beauty on grounds that were once "an ancient fortified Roman village." Built in the Gothic Period, the church is part of a walking tour that looks at architectural design in Barcelona. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barcelona's evolution |
Plaça del Rei Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 (0)93 315 1111 http://www.museuhistoria.bcn.es museuhistoria@mail.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.. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish and foreign works |
Carrer del Consell de Cent 349 Barcelona 08007 Spain +34 93 2154592 |
This gallery is known for collective exhibitions displaying works by Spanish and foreign contemporary artists. In 1925 Salvador Dali's first one man show was exhibited here and was given great acclaim by Pablo Picasso. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Four thousand years of history |
Carrer de València 284 Barcelona 08007 Spain +34 93 488 0188 http://www.fundclos.com infoclos@fundclos.com |
This is a private foundation that seeks to promote archaeology and the study of Ancient Egyptian art. The collection is spread out over three different floors and includes almost four hundred original items (sarcophaguses, funerary steles, busts and more) from different periods of the civilization of Pharaohs. They also organize temporary exhibits about ancient art and several educational courses on Egyptology and other cultures, aimed at both university students and young people or children. Their library also specializes in Egyptology and you can visit it during the museum's opening hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Complete collection of erotic art |
La Rambla 96 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 318 9865 http://www.erotica-museum.com/ |
Sexuality has always played an important role in social customs and art. That's the general message you'll take away from this attractive little museum that only opened to the public in 1997. The prize exhibits are the collection of Chinese and Japanese engravings and a few other early-20th century artefacts. You'll see some stimulating illustrations of the Kama Sutra, some Japanese erotic drawings and replicas of African phallic sculptures. There's an interesting collection of 1930s photos depicting the brothels and habitués of Barcelona's red light district (Barri Xinés). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ever Needed Anything Ever? |
Carrer de Pascual i Vila Barcelona 08028 Spain http://www.espacio.movistar.es |
This all-in-one entertainment/education/relaxation center offers a myriad of activities for adults, especially catering toward college students. The 2000 sq m space is partitioned into separate rooms and halls, which serve as venues for everything from concerts to yoga classes to cafes to study spaces. Espacio Movistar even incorporates its very own bar/nightclub (Bar Club Movistar), DSL internet lounge, and gallery space with ever-fluctuating art exhibits. There are big-screen movies and videogame booths, and everything is decorated with a contemporary urban flair, from colorful murals on the interior concrete walls to simple modern chairs and tables in the salas. The complex is walking distance from both the University of Barcelona and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Columbian art: Peru and Bolivia |
Carrer Del Cardenal Vives I Tutó 16 Barcelona, Barcelona 08034 Spain +34 93 204 3458 |
This is an interesting though somewhat unknown museum located in the Capuchinos de Sarrià Monastery, and it provides the opportunity to discover the Andes and the Amazon through its collection of Pre-Columbian art. This collection includes different exhibits of pieces from that period and includes items such as pottery, indigenous handicrafts and objects of worship brought over to Europe by Capuchin missionaries from Peru and Bolivia. Visits are only by appointment. There is no admission charge, though donations are gladly accepted. The museum is closed in August and September. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Non-European indigenous cultures |
Parc de Montjuïc Passeig Santa Madrona, s/n Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 93 424 6807 metno@ intercom.es |
Here they organize temporary exhibitions with work from their own collections. The exhibitions show different indigenous cultures from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania and include a great variety of works of art such as Afghan carpets, religious sculptures from India and Nepal, aboriginal paintings from Australia, jewels, pottery, insects and much more. The complete collection has more than 30,000 works of art from non-European cultures. They do not offer a permanent exhibition; they only hold temporary exhibitions that change quite often in order to show many different cultures. Some held in the past include: Filipinas, un siglo después, una doble mirada (The Philippines, a century later, a double perspective) and El mundo precolombino (The Pre-Columbian world), which showed pottery, fabrics and silver and gold articles from these ancient civilizations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art & Design Destination |
Plaça Dels Àngels 7 Square dels Àngels, 5-6 Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 93 443 7520 http://www.fadweb.org/ espais@fadweb.org |
FAD (Fostering Art and Design) is a non-profit organization in the business of fostering the art and design community in Barcelona and throughout Spain. Housed inside the glorious Convent dels Àngels, one of only a handful of 16th-century buildings still standing in the city, FAD hosts a series of exhibitions and other programs all year long. See website for events calendar, mission statements and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Promoting young talent |
Plaça dels Àngels 2 Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 93 3011548 |
This gallery is located in one of the areas of the city known for its art galleries especially after the the opening of Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA). It is famous for its owner Ferrán Cano who has supported young talent such as Miguel Barcelò. So if you want to know which upcoming artist has a bright future head here and place your bets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miscellaneous paintings, sculpture and pottery |
Carrer de València 284 Barcelona 08009 Spain +34 93 272 3180 http://www.fundacionfgodia.org |
Francisco Godia, a Catalan collector, is keen on motor racing but above all, he's an art enthusiast and has managed to build up an outstanding collection that includes paintings, sculptures and pottery dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. It's all on permanent display here. The outstanding pieces are the Romanesque sculptures, the pottery collection and some unique paintings by the Catalan artist Ramón Casas and the Italian, Lucio Fontana, among others. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sculptures and everyday objects |
Pl. Sant Iu 5 Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 310 5800 http://www.museumares.bcn.es museumares@mail.bcn.es |
Sculptor Frederic Marés i Deulovol donated his house to the city as a museum. One section of it has been laid out to give you an overview of the development of sculpture in the Hispanic world from the pre-Roman era to the beginning of the 20th century. The other section is called Gabinete del Coleccionista (Collector's Cupboard) and it's a display of 1000s of 19th-century household objects like fans, pipes and children's dolls arranged according to Marés's own taste to give the public a picture of everyday life in that period. You'll find it conveniently located next to the Catedral. In summer, there's a nice outdoor cafe here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rocks, fossils and minerals |
Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona, Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 (0)93 319 6912 http://www.museugeologia.bcn.es/ museuciencies@bcn.cat |
This museum is the oldest in the city. It opened in 1882 as the Museu Martorell because a geologist, Francesc Martorell, donated his collection to found it. You'll see scale models of Montseny Nature Reserve (in Barcelona province) and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa (in Girona province). There's also an interesting collection of minerals and palaeontology that includes fossilized plants and animals more than 120 million years old from Spain and other parts of Europe. It's worth combining a visit to this museum with a trip to the Museu de Zoologia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All Miro |
Parc de Montjuïc Barcelona, Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 93 443 9470 http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es/ fjmiro@bcn.fjmiro.es |
One of the great resources for Joan Miro along with modern and contemporary art by other artists, this library has in excess of 25,000 volumes and exhibition catalogs, and nearly 500 AV artifacts and diverse journals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miró's unique world |
Parc de Montjuïc Avinguda Miramar, 71 Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 93 443 9470 http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es fjmiro@bcn.fjmiro.es |
Created by Joan Miró as an institute for the study of contemporary art, it was built by his close friend and architect Josep Lluís Sert. Its outstanding octagonal tower houses a concert hall that's used as an auditorium for classical music performances. The permanent collection includes Miró's art in all formats: large canvas, tapestries, everyday objects, engravings, photographs and more. The Fundació also organizes temporary exhibitions and has a café-restaurant and souvenir shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural Mecca |
Carrer de la Canuda, 6 Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 343 61 21 http://www.ateneubcn.org info@ateneubcn.org |
A grand edifice houses perhaps the largest cultural resource in Catalonia, with the richest selection of programs for the public. The center sponsors political debates of local and national politicians, book readings, film screenings, art shows, concerts, and more. L'Ateneu is located inside El Palau Savassona, the old residence of Josep Francesc Ferrer de Llupià Brossa, a former Baron of Savassona. Even if you're not planning to attend one of the cultural events, it's worth it to visit the building, as it's an equally-dignified neoclassical contrast to the famous Gaudi-inspired architecture that dominates much of modern Barcelona. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings, photographs and sculpture exhibitions |
Passeig de Sant Joan 108 Barcelona, Barcelona 08037 Spain http://www.lacaixa.es/fundacio/ |
This cultural centre is located in the old Casa Macaya, built by the prestigious modernist architect, Puig i Cadafalch, in 1901. It really is a magnificent modernist building, the Gothic style combined with Arabic influences resulted in one of the most curious and original buildings in Barcelona. Both national and international artists show paintings, photographs, sculptures and ceramics in alternating exhibitions here. They also frequently do exhibitions on the most primitive and remote cultures of this planet. In addition, they have a varied programme of activities, including conferences, seminars, workshops, concerts, and activities for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about the great Gaudí |
Carrer de Provença 261-265 Barcelona 08008 Spain |
Antoni Gaudí's La Pedrera is probably the most famous work of Catalan Modernist architecture. Start your tour at the top, in the Espai Gaudí, where you'll find models and video films that show and explain all his buildings. From here, you can also get to the interesting roof-top terrace with its excellent views of the Eixample between the phantasmagoric army of chimneys and ventilation tubes. In summer, there are outdoor jazz concerts up on the roof. Your next stop should be El Pis de la Pedrera, a faithful reproduction of one of the block's original apartments that's designed to give you an idea of how the middle-classes lived here at the turn of the 20th century. Finally, visit the main floor and its temporary exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the Catalan fleet |
Avinguda Drassanes, s/n Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 (0)93 342 9920 http://www.museumaritimbarcelo... m.maritim@diba.es |
This maritime museum describes the history of the Catalan fleet through exhibitions of old sailing ships, paintings, figureheads, navigational instruments, maps and charts. There are two permanent exhibitions and educational activities for children, who can physically board both Don Juan de Austria's royal galleon and Narcís Monturiol's primitive submarine. The museum is housed in the Reials Drassanes, a typical 13th century Catalan Gothic construction built on the orders of King Pere el Gran as a boat repair yard at a time when the Catalan fleet controlled many of the Mediterranean's important trade routes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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15th to 20th-century weaponry |
Parc de Montjuïc Barcelona, Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 93 329 8613 |
You'll find this military museum in one of the wings of the 18th-century Castell de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Castle) on top of Montjuïc Hill. It displays a great collection of weapons dating from the 15th century to the present day. You'll see weapons and uniforms belonging to the armies of several different countries over various periods of history. The outstanding exhibit is the collection of Spanish weapons produced between the 17th and the 19th centuries. There is also an interesting selection of model castles and miniature lead soldiers. You can do research in the library by prior arrangement. The best way to get here is on the cable car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sink Your Teeth Into This! |
Carrer del Comerç 36 Antic Convent de Sant Agustí Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 932 687 878 / +34 932 687 877 http://www.museudelaxocolata.com museu@pastisseria.com |
Learn about the wide world of this delicious treat on a tour of the sumptuous Museu De La Xocolata. From chocolate's humble origins in the South American jungle to its rise in popularity in Europe and beyond, these exhibits showcase the past, present, and future of the product. The staff offers a series of informative tours for both children and adults alike, as well as hands-on workshops that allow guests to make their own chocolate figurines. In association with the Confectionary Guild of Barcelona and their Pastry School, this display is a treat for all those with a sweet tooth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique museum |
Plaça Jaume I 1 Barcelona, Barcelona 08720 Spain +34 93 890 0582 http://www.museudelvi.org/ ofabregas@museudelvi.org |
Museu Del Vi, situated in the Gothic quarter adds to the historical charm of Barcelona. The eleven rooms in this museum display some unique art collections—religious and historical—not to forget sculptures and some very ancient pottery designs. This place will also offer you an insight into the wine making technique and its evolution down the ages. Open throughout the year, you can take guided tours to ensure a better understanding of everything. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of decorative arts |
Avinguda Diagonal 686 Avinguda Diagonal, 686 Barcelona 08034 Spain +34 93 280 5024 |
This museum is located in one wing of the Palau de Pedralbes, while the other wing houses the Museu de Ceràmica (Ceramics Museum). You'll see a collection of household items, dating from as far back as the Middle ages, that show the evolution of traditional customs and decorative arts in this part of Spain. Chests, fans, chairs and bottles are some of the pieces on show. There's a great collection of decorative clocks and a selection of works by designers like Antoni Bonet, Barba Corsini, André Ricard, Oscar Tusquets and Javier Mariscal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religious art and temporary exhibitions |
Avinguda de la Catedral 4 Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 315 2213 |
You'll find this museum in the old Casa de la Canonja (La Pia Almoina), alongside the Catedral. It displays a remarkable collection of religious art belonging to Barcelona's diocese, including the unique silver Romanesque cross, Riells del Fai, and Abbot Guerau de Clasquerí's crosier. The diocese's complete collection of gold and silver ornaments, paintings, sculpture and archaeological artefacts are on permanent display here. In addition, there are temporary exhibitions like the recent showing of drawings, photos and models called La Restauración en el movimiento moderno (The Restoration in the Modernist movement). Admission: EUR6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Catalan history |
Plaça de Pau Vila 3 Plaça de Pau Vila, 3 Barcelona 08039 Spain +34 93 225 4700 kmhc@correu.gencat.es |
Created in order to preserve, exhibit and disseminate the history of Catalunya, it's located in an old warehouse in the port, dating from 1900 and renovated in 1996 to house this museum. It's a dynamic, interactive and contemporary cultural centre where history is brought to life through artefacts, documents, historical re-creations, film, video, sound and computer programmes. Children will love the room with a topographic model of Catalunya under their feet. There are regular temporary exhibitions, an historical archive, an audiovisual library, a conventional library and an educational department. The cafe offers wonderful views over the port and the shop sells books and souvenirs. On Wednesday nights in summer, you can come on a guided tour that ends up with some typical Catalan hospitality - coca (flat sponge cake) and cremat (a hot drink that contains rum, coffee, lemon peel and sugar) on the terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Thyssen Bornemisza collection in Barcelona |
Carrer de Montevideo Barcelona, Barcelona 08034 Spain |
Queen Elisenda, wife of Jaime II of Aragón, founded this monastery in 1326. 24 nuns still live here. The Thyssen Bornemisza collection is housed in the former dormitory. The other rooms — the dispensary, the kitchen and the refectory, which are open to public offer an insight into a medieval way of life. The San Miguel chapel walls are covered with mural paintings dating from 1343 and painted by Ferrer Bassa, a Catalan disciple of Giotto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Gaudí's masterpiece |
Carrer de Mallorca 401 Barcelona 08013 Spain +34 93 207 3031 http://www.sagradafamilia.org/ arxiu@sagradafamilia.org |
Templo Expiatorio of the Sagrada Família is the unfinished and most expensive project by Antoni Gaudí, the great architect. This unique exhibit includes plans, drawings, photographs and models related to the construction of the temple, and pieces made from wrought iron, bronze and wood as well. Visitors can also see how the temple was devised and its origins. The museum is located in the crypt of the basilica and you enter from the side of the Passió façade (Carrer Sardenya). There is also a lift that takes visitors to one of the towers, from which there is an excellent view over this unfinished though magnificent construction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A history of musical instruments |
Passeig de la Zona Franca 22 Barcelona, Barcelona 08040 Spain +34 93 263 1349 http://www.museumusica.bcn.es/ museumusica@mail.bcn.es |
This museum's collection traces the history of music from the 16th century to the present day. Along with harps, harpsichords, guitars, violins and violas, you'll find pianos owned by Joaquim Malats, Amadeu Vives and Otto Kibuntz and a saxophone that belonged to the inventor of the instrument himself, Adolphe Sax. You'll also see an 18th century organ from the now defunct Santa Caterina convent and an exhibition of old phonographs, gramophones and jukeboxes as well as biographical documents relating to several Catalan composers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Honouring an ex-viceroy of Peru |
Rambla Sant Josep 99 Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 3017775 http://www.bcn.es/icub infoicub@mail.bcn.es |
This is a French baroque-style palace built by architect Josep Ribes in 1770 for the ex-viceroy of Peru, Manuel Amat i Junyent, who thought it would please his new wife. It's now headquarters to the Town Hall's Cultural Department. The exhibition centre shows works by some of Catalunya's most important contemporary artists, like Oriol Bohigas and Antoni Abad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catalan Primer |
Passeig de Gràcia 107 Barcelona, Catalonia 08008 Spain +34 93 238 80 91 http://www10.gencat.net/prober... dgdifusio_turisme.presidencia@gencat.net |
The Palau Robert Catalan Information Centre provides a wealth of information for travelers visiting Catalonia. The museum, completed in 1903, was first a private residence for the Marquis Robert, who commissioned the French architect Henri Grandpierre to design it. The exhibitions feature photographs of the surrounding landscape, with a special showcase for photographer Anna Boyé. The museum also carries exhibits on science. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gaudi building designed like ocean waves |
Passeig de Gràcia 92 (Intersection with Carrer de Provenca) Barcelona, Barcelona 08008 Spain +34 93 484 5900 http://www.gaudiallgaudi.com/A... fcc@funcaixacat.org |
La Pedrera or "the quarry", is an apartment building at Passeig de Gràcia No. 92 (at the intersection with Carrer de Provença). The structure took four years to build, between 1906-1910 and it was constructed for the Mila family. Internationally celebrated, Casa Mila is a prime example of Gaudi's civil architecture; a real example of form following function that aesthetically appealing as well as outstandingly practical. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trip to a scented world |
Passeig de Gràcia 39 Barcelona, Barcelona 08007 Spain +34 (0)93 216 0121 http://www.museodelperfume.com/ museu@museudelperfum.com |
This museum is located in one of the downtown shops of the Regia Perfumeries chain, in a building in Passeig de Gràcia. The collection includes almost 5,000 perfumes and aromas from different cultures and civilizations, dating from Ancient Egypt up to the present day. It was created with objects related to the perfume industry that the owners of this shop collected over the years. Their collection of china perfume bottles from the 18th and 19th centuries is noteworthy. Among other curious items, they display limited editions, such as a bottle designed by Dalí. In short, visiting this museum is like going on a trip to a world of aromatic sensations without the travel expense. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picasso's early work |
Carrer de Montcada 15-23 Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 319 6310 http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es museupicasso@mail.bcn.es |
Barcelona's tribute to one of its adopted sons, this fabulous collection is displayed in three adjoining medieval palaces. Picasso was born in Malaga but really started his long artistic career here. You can see all of his most important early works, including engravings, lithographs and pottery. The most famous pieces on show are his Harlequin, a potrait of one of his wives, Jacqueline, and the Las Meninas series. Regular temporary exhibitions focus on different aspects of the artist's activities, for example, his research on landscapes or his foray into theatre design. In addition, there are some examples of work by artists from the avant-garde movement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Explore Picasso and Miro Expressions |
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 986 22 1399 (Tourist Information) http://www.euroadventures.net/... tours@euroadventures.net |
On this private half day tour discover art expressions of Picasso and Miro with an expert Local Art Guide. The Barcelona Picasso Museum clearly confirms the ties that unite Pablo Picasso with the city of Barcelona. It holds the most important and exhaustive collections of the works of Pablo Picasso's youth and education. The Joan Miró Foundation Museum was set up on the initiative of Joan Miró thanks to the donations he made to his hometown. Miró conceived it as a living centre where students and general public could become familiar with his work and also contemporary art trends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temporary exhibits in an old monastery |
Rambla de Santa Mònica 7 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 316 2810 http://cultura.gencat.net/casm/ |
An exhibition space run by the Generalitat (Catalan Regional Government), it's attractively located in a recently restored 17th-century convent. Although it lacks the prestige of the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) (Museum of Contemporary Art), there's always someting interesting to see, be it a group or an individual artist on show. The gallery organizes seasons focusing on the work of contemporary Catalan painters like Jordi Mercadé and Joan Pere Viladecans, for example. The Alexandre Cirici Pellicer Research Centre that's dedicated to the study of Catalan art is here as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Science made easy |
Carrer de Teodor Roviralta 55 Barcelona 08022 Spain +34 93 212 6050 http://www.fundacio.lacaixa.es |
One of Barcelona's main visitor attractions, it's also an interactive and educational experience for adults and children alike. There are special children's activities that are designed to stimulate the young minds to take an interest in science. Regular educational workshops take place where children can experiment with scientific phenomena like heat, electricity, atmospheric pressure and sound, for example. Each of its rooms explores a specific field, including mechanics, optics, meteorology and computer science. The planetarium explains aspects of astronomy. The research team organizes interesting temporary exhibitions. There's a library and a teaching centre on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of footwear |
Plaça Sant Felip Neri 5 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 301 4533 |
This collection includes footwear as diverse as Roman sandals and modern platform boots, along with cobblers' tools and machinery dating from different periods of history. The section for famous feet includes an enormous pair of shoes that were made to fit the statue, Monumento a Colón. They're so big they gained an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. You'll find this little museum in a medieval house in the old part of town that was once the shoemakers' guild headquarters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chronological history of clothes |
Carrer de Montcada 12-14 Barcelona, Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 319 7603 http://www.museutextil.bcn.es/ museutextil@mail.bcn.es |
This museum is located opposite the Picasso Museum, in the medieval Marqueses de Lió Palace, well known because of its original wooden roof and ornate central courtyard (still beautifully preserved). The museum is divided into three sections: textiles, clothes and lace. It gives visitors the chance to trace the history of fabrics and fashion from Ancient Egypt up to the present day. Moreover, it includes a collection of mannequins, textile tools, carpets, embroidered pieces and liturgical ornaments, among other items. There is also a terrace-bar all year round that is one of the most pleasant spots in Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a nice shop where they sell any kind of fabric and clothes made from natural materials and fibres. During school holidays, they organize workshops through which children can learn, for example, how to weave a tapestry and take it home afterward. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrities made out of wax |
Passatge de la Banca 7 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 317 2649 http://www.museocerabcn.com/ |
Albert Einstein, the Werewolf, Superman and Federico García Lorca are just a few of the famous characters you can see in the Wax Museum. At the same time, you'll be entertained by elaborate audio-visual effects. Kids normally love it. You'll find it on the left-hand side of Les Rambles, on the way towards the sea. It's a striking building in its own right, which was renovated and opened in 1973 to hold over 300 waxwork figures representing famous real and fictional personalities. The museum café, El Bosc de les Fades, is an enchanted forest where you can have a drink and calm down after your visit. Admision: EUR7:50 (adults), EUR4:50 (children 5-11). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The animal kingdom on display |
Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona, Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 (0)93 319 6912 http://w10.bcn.es/APPS/wprmuse... museuciencies@bcn.cat |
This museum's permanent collection displays the diversity of the animal kingdom, with sections dedicated to birds, mammals and cave-dwelling insects. The educational activities instruct children how to identify animals by their pawprints, birds by their different songs and explain the multiple uses of beeswax. You'll find the museum in Lluís Domènech i Montaner's modernist construction, the Castell dels Tres Dragons, that was first used as a bar and restaurant during the Barcelona's 1888 World Fair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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