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Best Museums in Barcelona

Best Museums In Barcelona (That You Should Visit This Year)

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Are you looking for the best museums in Barcelona? Then you’re in the right place because this list brings together the best museums in Barcelona, which you should visit at least once in your life. Barcelona has an unparalleled artistic, historical, and cultural past. And these must-see museums in Barcelona are perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and cultural travelers. From collections of ancient artifacts to painting and sculpture galleries, discover some of the most visited museums in Barcelona!

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Works of Antoni Gaudí

Complete Guide To The Works Of Antoni Gaudí

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The Works of Antoni Gaudí are a set of seven monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 (Casa Milà, Palau Güell, Park Güell) and 2005 (Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens, Crypt of Colònia Güell, Nativity Façade and Crypt of the Sagrada Familia)! The seven Works of Antoni Gaudí were designed by the Catalan architect in the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. And with the exception of the Crypt of Colònia Güell, all the monuments can be found in the city of Barcelona!

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

How To Visit The Basilica Of Santa Maria Del Mar This Year

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The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is a religious temple located in the Barri de La Ribera, in the historic center of Barcelona. In addition, it’s one of the best-known basilicas in the Catalan capital, after the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. Built between 1329 and 1384, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the Catalonia region. And if you think the main façade is impressive, wait until you see the grandeur of its interior!

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Montjuïc Castle

Montjuïc Castle: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Montjuïc Castle is a military fortress dating from 1640, which was converted into a military prison at the end of the 19th century and then into a military museum in 1963. Installed on top of the Montjuïc mountain in Barcelona, almost 200 meters high, Montjuïc Castle follows the so-called “Vauban style”. This model of fortification was created by the French military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban and stands out for the bastions at the ends – which often form a star!

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Madrid Itinerary

3 Days In Madrid: The Perfect Madrid Itinerary

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Madrid is one of the best places to visit in Spain and one of the best cities to visit in Europe. Located in the center of the country, the capital of Spain is a perfect destination for art lovers and collectors of UNESCO Sites! And in this Madrid itinerary, you’ll notice that the city is very dynamic and sophisticated. Besides, Madrid concentrates its main points of interest very close to each other, which makes it one of the few European capitals that can be explored on foot!

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Picasso Museum in Barcelona

Picasso Museum In Barcelona: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Picasso Museum of Barcelona is one of the most important museums in Spain. Inaugurated in 1963, it became the world’s first Picasso museum and was the only one founded while the artist was alive. Nowadays, the Picasso Museum of Barcelona has more than 4200 works by Pablo Picasso, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, and jewelry. And its location in the Ciutat Vella makes the Picasso Museum of Barcelona one of the most visited attractions in the capital of Catalonia!

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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

How To Visit The Hospital De La Santa Creu I Sant Pau This Year

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The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (or Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul, English) is one of the most beautiful hospitals in the world. Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in the early 20th century, it featured cutting-edge medical technology and architectural innovations. The Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul consists of several independent pavilions connected by underground tunnels and surrounded by gardens. After closing in 2009, it was transformed into a cultural space called Sant Pau Recinte Modernista.

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Palau de la Música Catalana

Palau De La Mùsica Catalana: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Palau de la Música Catalana (or Palace of Catalan Music, in English) is the most stunning concert hall I’ve ever seen in my life and the only one declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the architect by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, this music auditorium is situated in Barcelona, Spain. Besides having formidable acoustics, the Palau de la Música Catalana is richly decorated with stained glass, mosaics, ceramics, sculptures, murals, and wrought iron elements!

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Colònia Güell Itinerary

1 Day In Colònia Güell: The Perfect Colònia Güell Itinerary

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In 1890, businessman Eusebi Güell decided to build an industrial colony in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, near Barcelona. Nicknamed Colònia Güell, the textile complex had accommodation for the factory workers and several public buildings. One of them is the Crypt of Colònia Güell, a masterpiece of Catalan modernist architecture, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unfinished church was designed by Antoni Gaudí and became one of the many monuments he designed for Eusebi Güell!

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Casa Vicens in Barcelona

Casa Vicens: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Casa Vicens is a summer residence that Antoni Gaudí i Cornet designed for Manuel Vicens i Montaner (a stockbroker). Built between 1883 and 1885, it’s considered Antoni Gaudí’s oldest masterpiece, as it was the first major commission the architect received. Forerunner of the Catalan modernist movement, the Casa Vicens combines oriental architectural influences, decorative elements from Hispanic Islamic art, and finishings with plant and naturalistic motifs!

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