Barcelona 3-day itinerary
Spain
Where to go and what to see in Barcelona – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
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Although Picasso never returned to Spain after the Civil War, he wanted Barcelona to have works he had created there as a young man. In 1963, this museum opened in a restored Gothic palace on Barcelona’s medieval millionaires’ row, which had degenerated into a slum, leading the way for a revival of the now hyper-trendy Born. Donations over the decades have added to the collection, including Picasso’s 58 paintings inspired by Velazquez’s Las Meninas.
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Spain
Where to go and what to see in Barcelona – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
The nearest metro station is Jaume I; it’s a short walk from there. Guided tours in English take place on Sundays, but places are limited so book ahead.
The museum is open all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.3 miles]
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