Masterpieces by famous European artists,
National Art Museum of Catalonia
The National Gallery of Catalonia is an important art museum in Barcelona that collects and displays art from the Catalan region.
It displays works of art from various eras, from ancient times to modern times, and contains works of art from various eras such as Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modernism. It is a highly recommended place to visit as you can see ancient sculptures, works depicting stories from the Bible from the Middle Ages, chants from the Gothic period, and splendid paintings from the Baroque period.
Meet Gothic and Baroque works of art,
National Art Museum of Catalonia
The National Art Museum of Catalonia is located in Montjuïc, built for the 1929 International Exposition. It is the best art museum where you can see works by modernist artists as well as Gaudi's style in one place. This museum is recognized as having the world's best collection of Romanesque murals. You can also enjoy the panoramic view of Barcelona from Montjuïc Hill from the rooftop observatory. In addition to the National Art Museum of Catalonia, there are two temporary exhibitions going on, so there is a lot to see.
From Gothic to Baroque art
The National Art Museum of Catalonia displays many religious paintings and sculptures from the Gothic period. You can see gorgeous paintings depicting Bible stories and religious themes. You can also see Baroque art, with gorgeous paintings and sculptures from the Baroque period on display. In particular, there are many works that express light, shadow, and global themes.
Various eras in the exhibition
The National Art Museum of Catalonia is the largest art museum in Barcelona, where you can see more than thousands of works, and it is a place where you can enjoy the beauty of modernist works by appreciating the various murals inside. The gorgeous decorations, including artwork and murals, stand out from the moment you enter.
In addition, special exhibitions of different types are held every time, so it always feels new, and you can see a fantastic view of Barcelona from the rooftop observatory, so I definitely recommend going there.
address :
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
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operating time :
Winter season (October to April)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Summer season (May to September)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
※ Closed on Mondays.
※ The ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing, and you must leave the museum 15 minutes before closing.
※ Operating hours vary by season. For more details, please refer to the official website .
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona, Spain