Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Art museum in Montjuïc, Spain
Description
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is an art museum in the Sants-Montjuïc district of Barcelona, presenting Romanesque murals and Catalan artworks from different eras. It occupies the Palau Nacional, a large building on Montjuïc hill with staircases and exhibition rooms spread across multiple levels.
History
The museum opened in November 1934, bringing together different collections at a central location. Between 1995 and 2004, extensive renovation work followed under the direction of architects Gae Aulenti and Enric Steegmann.
Culture
The name links national heritage with Catalan identity, reflecting the regional collections housed within. Visitors experience a presentation of artworks that now serves as a bridge between local tradition and international art history.
Practical
Visitors planning to explore the upper floors should allow time for the climb or use the elevators available inside. A research library with reference materials on art history, photography, and numismatics is accessible for students and interested readers.
Did you know?
The numismatic collection holds 134,000 coins and currency pieces, documenting the economic development of Catalonia from ancient times to today. Many of the items display minting techniques and symbols rarely seen in other collections.
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Montjuïc National Palace
48 m
Eix de l'Exposició de 1929 a Montjuïc
143 m
Jardín Botánico Histórico de Barcelona
134 m
Ermita de Santa Madrona (Montjuïc)
160 m
Jardines Sebastià Gasch
83 m
Palau Nacional
0 m
A Ferrer i Guàrdia
156 m
Els quatre angelots
134 m
La Tardor
197 m
Dorífor
190 m
Serena
184 m
Amazona
109 m
Guerrer
102 m
Tors de l'Estiu
97 m
La Terra
90 m
L'Aigua
83 m
Feníxia
191 m
A Frederic Mistral
197 m
Al·legoria de la sardana
203 m
Silè ballant
194 mStatue, Work of art
132 mWork of art
186 mScenic viewpoint
163 mScenic viewpoint
180 mScenic viewpoint
77 mA Frederic Mistral
186 mFrancesc Ferrer i Guàrdia
165 mFrancesc Ferrer i Guàrdia
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