Museums & exhibition centres
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is housed in one of Barcelona's most important modernista landmarks, designed by
Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and showcases one of the largest collections of art works by the Catalan artist.
The Fundació Joan Miró is located in Montjuïc Park in a magnificent Mediterranean-style building designed by Josep Lluís Sert, and houses the most important public collection of works by Joan Miró.
The Barcelona Botanical Gardens are located on a gentle slope in
Montjuïc Park and offer a different walk for every season of the year, through the vegetation from the five regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate.
Located in the centre of Barcelona's historic old town, the MACBA-Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona, has more than 20,000 m2 of floor space showcasing contemporary creativity. Its programme explores the visual arts, performance, dance, film, music, events and includes pioneering educational activities.
Beneath the Gothic Quarter's landmark square in Barcelona lies an impressive archaeological site, which offers visitors a glimpse of what the Roman colony of Barcino was like.