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. 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.
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