Barcelona, Spain - Museums & Galleries

Barcelona, Spain

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Museu Picasso
The Picasso Museum is accurately acclaimed as the most visited museum of Barcelona. Picasso admirers will find themselves lost in the plethora of the artist's works which unfold the development and exploration of his different styles. There are also displays of his ceramics and other experimental pieces as well as detailed accounts of Picasso's life and travels.

La Pedrera
Built in the early 20th century as an apartment/office block and known by the name of Casa Milà, today this area becomes known as La Pedrera (the quarry). It was designed by Gaudí who had put on elaborate wrought-iron balconies on the uneven gray stone patina. The most striking feature is perhaps the multicolored chimney pot. One floor below the roof is a museum dedicated to Gaudí's work.

L'Aquàrium
A perfect outing trip for visitors with children is to the city's aquarium which is disputably the largest one in Europe. The unique transparent building was built by the Terrades Muntañola brothers and houses an impossibly wide variety of marine life especially the sharks.

Saló del Tinell
This once royal residence is one of the best architectures to appreciate the art of Catalán Gothic dating back from the mid-14th century as part of the city's expansion plan. It is also believed that this was the place that Ferdinad and Isabel received Columbus after his return from the exploration of the New World. The hall is now used for contemporary art and design exhibitions.

Capella de Santa Àgata
Founded at the beginning of the 14th century under Count James II's order and is entirely covered in Gothic style, the chapel now belongs to the Palacio Real Mayor (Main Royal Palace). The chapel was built atop a Romanesque Saint Mary Chapel which was built upon the Roman city walls that predated it. This impressive and radiant Capella de Santa Àgata is certainly worthwhile to visit.

Recommended Accommodations in Barcelona:

Hotel Front Maritim - The Front Maritim Hotel Is Located On The Beach In One Of The Most Sizzling Areas Of Barcelona, Next To The "Puerto Olimpico" (Olympic Port) And Distrito 22 (The Area Where The "New Technology" Firms Have Their Offices). Its 177 Rooms Are Modern, Functional, And Comfortably Designed Creating A Perfect Environment For Peaceful Sleep. Relax At The End Of A Long Day In A Private Sauna Or Steam Bath, Or Have A Drink In The Bar Before Feasting On Mediterranean Cuisine.

Hotel Icaria Barcelona - Contemporary Design And State Of The Art Technology Are The Key Features At The Icaria Barcelona, Located In Barcelona's Up And Coming Olympic Port Area, 300 Meters From The City's Beaches. Travelers May Enjoy Gaudi`S Monumental Sagrada Familia Cathedral And The Bustling Ramblas By Using The City's Low-cost And Efficient Metro System, Only Six Blocks Away. Barcelona's El Prat Airport Is Ten Kilometers And Approximately A 15 Minute Drive From The Hotel.

Hotel Jazz - The Hotel Jazz Is A Chic Boutique-style Hotel Located In Barcelona's Golden Triangle, Between Paseo De Gracia, Plaza Catalunya And The Famous Ramblas. Somber But Modern Greys And Taupes Contrast With Black Details And Stripped Wood In The 108 Air- Conditioned Guestrooms. Sandblasted Glass And Designer Lighting Feature In The Private Bathrooms. All Rooms Include 'Plug And Play' Broadband Internet Connections And Safes.

Auto Hogar - The Auto Hogar Is A Modern Centrally Located Budget Hotel Situated One Kilometer From La Ramblas And Barcelona's Historic Old Town. The 170 Simply Furnished Rooms Have Brown Tiled Floors, And Include Small Desks, Cable Tv And Climate Control. There Is Also A Private Bathroom In Every Guestroom.

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