Reasons to Recommend: The Barcelona Picasso Museum, also known as Museu Picasso, is one of Barcelona’s most popular museums and houses the works of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. The museum is housed in multiple adjoining medieval palaces, lending it a regal air and affording it bountiful exhibition space. Over three thousand of Picasso’s works make up the museum’s permanent collection, a truly impressive sample across multiple mediums.

Reasons to Recommend: Architect Richard Meier created the complex an object of artistic intrigue. It gives off an alluring combination of straight lines and gentle curves as well as permitting for an abundance of natural light to enter the gallery. The interior contains both permanent and temporary exhibitions featuring works of modern art dating from the mid-20th century. In addition to the exhibits are sporadic lectures and events.

Reasons to Recommend: Considered by many people to be one of Barcelona's jewels, Palau Nacional was built to be the flagship building for the 1929 International Exhibition as a monument to Catalan ingenuity. It was later renovated for the 1992 Olympics. The building is home to a number of museums, including the largest art museum in Barcelona. Within this large building, you can view a huge range in the types, styles, and ages of art, ranging from 12th and 13th century frescoes to modern art. In addition to the huge variety of artwork to see, you can also find some of the best views of Barcelona itself, and the architecture of the building is something to view and appreciate as well.