National Art Museum of Catalonia

The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC as it goes in Spanish) guards a large collection of art pieces from hundreds of years ago. The exhibition halls inside the building are divided in three historical periods: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance, Modern Art. As the exhibits follow a historical chronology it is recommended to start the visit at the Romanesque Hall, where one can witness mostly artworks of religious topics. Continuing towards the Gothic and Renaissance Hall the line of religious artworks continues here, however can find pieces that are a lot more decorated and opulent than in the previous hall. Finally, the Modern Art Hall displays a large array of artworks, from pieces furniture of the style Gaudí used in his buildings; to advertisements or war posters. 🏣 National Art Museum of Catalonia 📍 Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona 🕓 Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday from 10 to 15:00 ❌ closed on Monday #tripblazers #museumquest

The MNAC (Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña) is the biggest museum in Barcelona. Inside the walls it is guarding a precious collection of historical art pieces dating back to the Medieval times. What not many people know, though, is that you can go up to the rooftop of this historical building, where to admire its decorated towers and observe the city of Barcelona from a privileged viewpoint. To get there, you’ll have to find an elevator, at the end of a narrow corridor next to the cafe / bar inside the museum. It is not obvious but it is not difficult to find either, click the button to go to the 5th floor and from there follow the guides to access the rooftop terrace. I recommend to check it out on your visit to the museum, before, in-between or after visiting the exhibition halls. #tripblazers #museumquest

We visited 𝗠𝗡𝗔𝗖 (Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña) on the side hill of Montjuic mountain The visit was a fantastic occasion to enjoy time with Marc’s family, parents, uncle, aunt, cousins…and be guided by his uncle - an artist in Barcelona - through the exhibitions inside the museum Can’t express the beauty of this area, big esplanades, fountains, majestic staircases and an architectural jewel from beginning of the 20th century However, the most impressive aspects is held inside the museum, that boasts artworks all the way back to the Catalan romanic time (11th century) until the Modern era 𝗠𝗡𝗔𝗖 is open 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝗽𝗺 and 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝗽𝗺 (summertime schedule) *A tip for visitors, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱𝗽𝗺 and the first Sunday of the month Prices vary depending on desired tour of the collections inside the museum: from 𝟮€ 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗲𝗲 to access the building and rooftop to 𝟭𝟮€ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 that grants access to all the exhibitions #bucketlistreboot #spain #spaintravel #barcelona #barcelonatravel #museumquest

We visited 𝗠𝗡𝗔𝗖 (Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña) on the side hill of Montjuic mountain The visit was a fantastic occasion to enjoy time with Marc’s family, parents, uncle, aunt, cousins…and be guided by his uncle - an artist in Barcelona - through the exhibitions inside the museum Can’t express the beauty of this area, big esplanades, fountains, majestic staircases and an architectural jewel from beginning of the 20th century However, the most impressive aspects is held inside the museum, that boasts artworks all the way back to the Catalan romanic time (11th century) until the Modern era 𝗠𝗡𝗔𝗖 is open 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝗽𝗺 and 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝗽𝗺 (summertime schedule) *A tip for visitors, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱𝗽𝗺 and the first Sunday of the month - better book in advance - Prices vary depending on desired tour of the collections inside the museum: from 𝟮€ 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗲𝗲 to access the building and rooftop to 𝟭𝟮€ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 that grants access to all the exhibitions #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #summervacation #createwithtrip #museumquest #art #spain #spaintravel #barcelona #barcelonatravel

Absolutely stunning museum!! Waking up to it there was a saxophone player creating an amazing vibe. The views are SPECTACULAR!!! We had so much fun before even getting into the building #passionpassport

The National Art Museum of Catalonia is a fantastic museum, not least for the build’s grand architectural designs. Give yourself a full day to explore the museum and the surrounding areas. Don’t miss the Magic Fountain of Montjuic nearby, which you won’t because there’s be crowds of people around. #barcelona #museumquest   #triplocal

Barcelona, Spain. A city full of passion, love and beauty. Taking a tour around this city melt my heart and I instantly hooked by the beauty of it. It is certainly worth to return to here, and I will. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

The National Art Museum of Catalonia is located in the National Palace built for the 1929 Barcelona World Expo on Montjuic Mountain, 173 meters high in Barcelona. Catalonia, a nation with its own language, was once a European principality, and is now an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain, with Barcelona as its capital. The National Art Museum of Catalonia, I initially thought it was a regional cultural and art museum in Catalonia, but in fact it is also a very influential national museum in Spain and the largest museum in Barcelona. Tracing back to the Barcelona Classical Museum in 1880, the initial collection came from church relics. It gradually expanded and merged, and it was not until 2004 that it was fully open to the public in the "National Palace" built for the 1929 Barcelona World Expo, becoming the museum we see today. The collection is rich, nearly 250,000 pieces, with nearly 6,000 on display all year round, showing the art history of Catalonia. The current exhibits are mostly sculptures, paintings, wood carvings and posters, etc. In addition to the artworks in the Catalonia region, it also collects and exhibits many masterpieces. The most famous altar painting is a work from around 1123 AD - a portrait of Jesus. I think it is unexpected that a museum that is not listed as a key itinerary has so many exhibits. Perhaps there are too many attractions in Spain worth watching or I am too ignorant. The rich exhibits have given me a lot. The main exhibition area is divided into two floors, with a total of about 130 exhibition rooms. The exhibits are diverse, ancient, and highly ornamental. The modern art exhibition area also has many works from the 20th century, including some works and advertisements from the Spanish Civil War. Ticket: 12 euros, free for the elderly over 65 and children, and free for students at different times. There are restaurants and cafes inside. A closer look, half a day is not enough. You can rest and dine in the museum. The Montjuic Mountain where the National Art Museum of Catalonia is located can be said to be a landmark building in Barcelona. The most conspicuous building group on the mountain that can be seen from a distance is the "National Palace". Of course, standing on the mountain of the museum, you can also overlook the cityscape. The main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Summer Olympics is near the museum, and there are also Spanish villages, Montjuic Castle, Magic Fountain and other attractions nearby, enough for a day's itinerary. There is a special tourist loop bus passing by. The transportation is very convenient.