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Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein’s “Barcelona Head” (1992).
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Explore the medieval Palau Reial and wander among the splendid remains of Barcelona’s Roman walls and waterways at the city’s history museum. The museum is partly housed in the 15th-century Casa Padellàs on the impressive medieval Plaça del Rei. See Conjunt Monumental de la Plaça del Rei.
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Exhibits covering the whole history of science, from the Big Bang to the computer age, are housed in this museum, one of the most modern in Europe. Highlights include an interactive tour of the geological history of our planet, an area of real Amazonian rain forest, and a planetarium.
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The airy, high-ceilinged galleries of this splendid museum are a fitting resting place for the bold, abstract works of Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s most acclaimed 20th-century artists. See Fundació Joan Miró.
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Works by Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies are showcased in this graceful Modernista building. Venture inside to discover Tàpies’ rich repertoire, from early collage works to large, abstract paintings, many alluding to political and social themes. See Fundació Tàpies.
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Late 19th-century hearses reveal how Barcelonins of the past met their maker.
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Over 350 wax figures, from Marilyn Monroe to Franco and Gaudí.
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A museum devoted to magic, with a collection dating from the 18th century.
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A celebration of chocolate, with interactive exhibits, edible city models and tastings.
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A historical overview of sex from Kama Sutra drawings to salacious posters.
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The Magic Fountain of MontjuïcThe Magic Fountain of Montjuïc first spouted on 19 May 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition and continues to delight visitors to Barcelona today. Read more
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Barcelona International Jazz FestivalAs the sizzling summer heat dies down, Barcelona chills out with the Barcelona International Jazz Festival. Big band, bebop, gospel and Latin-jazz concerts take place at venues across the city,... Read more
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