The Museums of Barcelona
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Barcelona is an enchanting, beautiful city known equally for its vibrant culture and its stunning architecture. A charming blend of historical sites, cultural venues, and modern entertainment, it has become one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. Visitors can choose from accommodations ranging from small, quaint lodgings all the way to 5 star Barcelona hotels and enjoy the variety of traditional Spanish eateries as well as restaurants offering cuisines from around the world.
The city has a number of incredible museums. In fact, it is possible to spend an entire vacation in Barcelona just exploring these delightful venues. You can even purchase an “articket” that gains admission to eight museums at a considerable discount. One of the premiere attractions of the city is the CosmoCaixa. This is Barcelona’s science museum and in 2006 it was named the European Museum of the Year.
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya in the Palau Nacional is recognized for having the world’s best collection of Romanesque art. Other art museums include the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona which features Spanish and Catalan art from 1945 through the present. Visitors can also visit Centre d’Art Santa Mònica or the Caixa Fòrum. The city is also the proud home to the Picasso Museum, the Fundació Antoni Tàpies and the Fundació Joan Miró which house important collections of the world-renowned artists.
To explore history, the Museum of the City of Barcelona is a great place to start. In addition to the regular exhibitions, the museum offers access to historic buildings in the center of the Gothic Quarter and to underground Roman ruins. The Museu d’Història de Catalunya offers insight into Catalan history. Barcelona also offers Catalan museums of Archaeology and Ethnography as well as a Natural History museum.
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