Enjoy Barcelona
You will always find something to do in Barcelona. The city has over 50 museums, showcasing permanent collections of works by artists such as Picasso, Joan Miró and Antoni Tàpies. The Gaudì art such Casa Batllò, La Pedrera and Parc Guell. At the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) you can see one of the world's most important collections of Romanesque art. It also has famous collections of contemporary art housed in museums such as the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) and CaixaForum. Most museums stage temporary exhibitions.
The city is also a showcase for the best of the country's theatrical talent. It is the base for internationally renowned companies such as Els Comediants, La Fura dels Baus, Els Joglars and El Tricicle. One of the most important cultural events is the “Grec” Summer Festival: a date with theatre, music and dance.
The city also hosts a number of renowned music festivals devoted to jazz, flamenco, classical and contemporary music. The city also has two classical music venues with a high-quality programme of events: the Palau de la Música and L’Auditori. In addition, the opera house, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, hosts one of Europe’s most prestigious opera seasons.
And that’s not all... You will also find areas where you can play sports in the open air and a whole host of leisure attractions, such as the Tibidabo Amusement Park and the old harbour area, the Port Vell. Barcelona is a box of surprises which will keep you entertained with countless cultural and recreational activities.