Barcelona Weekend Break

Museu Nacional d'Art de Cataluna

The museum of Catalona is housed in the grandiose Palau Nacional building with its domes, towers, ornamental fountains and decorative stairways. The building alone is a spectacular sight and its contents continue the theme.

The Museu Nacional d'Art de Cataluna has a varied collection of exhibits that represent the whole of Spain, but at the top of the list are the items of Romanesque art which are possibly the most complete and important collections of their kind in the world.

The museum also holds the biggest collection of Catalan art on open display with some exhibits dating back to the twelfth century.

The Museu Nacional d'Art de Cataluna displays work from the Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance periods, but it is the Romanesque relics that were saved and restored from all over the country that are the jewel in this museum’s crown.

If you like art, galleries, or museums of any kind, then this one will satisfy your interests.

Art works on display include those by, Velasquez, Dalmau, Greco and Huguet to name but a few.

Tourist information

The fountains (Font Magica) are illuminated at night and provide quite a spectacle.

If you travel by foot, you will ascend and (or) descend past the palaces beautiful formal gardens. Escalators are available to those wishing to conserve energy.

If you plan to stay in Barcelona, for a short break or a longer holiday, take a look at our hotels page at Hotels in Barcelona. Barcelona quite literally has hundreds of hotels catering for every budget and level of luxury. So whether you want a cheap and cheerful guest house, or a five star hotel, you will find a selection of accommodation that fits your needs in this famous Spanish city.

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