Museums in Spain
Posted by Melissa in Spain
Art lovers must not take for granted Spain’s magnificent collection of Museums that offers the finest works of world class artists. The first museum one must visit is the Museu del Temple Expiatori de La Sagrada Familia. Antoni Gaudi is the author of the architecture of Barcelona. Sagrada Familia, a giant temple, is one of Gaudi’s greatest creations. This is one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona catering over two million visitors per year. Spain definitely made an impact when it housed the museum inside a building. The museum tells significant developments and history of the Sagrada Familia as well as to the author himself. The photos of how the Sagrada Familia developed through its reconstruction will surely capture you as its photos dates back from the early beginnings up to this day. This huge piece of art is one the Spain is really proud of having.
Another of Gaudi’s work is La Padrera. The building itself is the museum. It is the second most visited museums in Barcelona, another pride of Spain. La Padrera outstands the other museums as it has the most unusual apartment building’s ever built. Though potential tenants were hesitant to rent the rooms due to its irregularly shaped rooms, today, La Padrera houses renaissance drawings and a collection of modern art paintings. It is also considered as one of the most important museums in Barcelona, Spain.
Museu Futbol Club Barcelona is the fourth most visited museum in Spain. Ever wondered why it is named as Futbol Club? It is for the very reason that it houses sporting artifacts from the club dating back a century ago. Two types of admission is offered to tourists and visitors: One would give you access only to the museum and the pitch are while the other would provide tour a guided tour of the changing rooms, press rooms, VIP lounge, and actually see the pitch at ground level. You will also be allowed to sit on the players’ benches and get to feel how it is like to sit in the best seats of the stadium. Football lovers must never miss this place!
Barcelona Centre of Contemporary Culture is known for its regular exhibitions of widely varying artworks ranging from photography, paintings, sculptures and frescos from around the world and from different periods as well. It is the 8th most popular museum in all of Barcelona, Spain.
The history of Catalunya can be well studied in the Museum d’ Història de Catalunya. It does speak for itself doesn’t it? Its artifacts deals with the different periods in the Catalunya history, it also has those artifacts which will allow you to interact with the displays.
The Maritime Museum of Spain is one of the oldest one in Barcelona. It covers the period of 1750 to 1850. After visiting this museum you may want to take a quick stroll to see Colon (the giant statue in honour of Christopher Columbus) and then on to Port Vell which is a picturesque walk across the marina.
Spain also offers an archeological museum through Catalan Museum of Archaeology. The curator of this museum has given a significant emphasis on the archeological remains of Catalunya. If only for the novelty of the subject material, the ancient history of Catalunya, it is well worth a visit.
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How can you not visit the Museo Picasso? On Carrer de Montcada in Barcelona it’s one of the most visited museums in the city. It’s well worth a visit, and entrance is free on the first Sunday of the month.