Follow the path of Picasso in the city and discover the connection between Picasso and Barcelona.
The museum is essential for understanding Picasso's evolution from young artist to genius, between 1887 and 1901.
The museum spans 5 mediaeval palaces and was opened in 1963 by express wish of the artist.
It houses a collection of 4,200 pieces of artwork, of note:
• Picasso, from childhood to Blue Period
• A representation of works as of 1917
• Las Meninas series from 1957
• A complete collection of etchings
This is considered the heart of the city, where it all began 2000 years ago. Discover the hidden corners and squares along the enchanting narrow streets.
Facade of Barcelona Cathedral Works in the Gothic Quarter began in the first decade of the 1400s and finished 6 centuries later. Discover the remains of the city's Roman Walls.
Plaça del Rei This square is a mediaeval marvel, surrounded by some of the largest monuments of the period: Watchtower of King Martí, which is 5-floors high and was built in 1555; the Royal Chapel of Santa Àgata (1600) and the Great Hall or Saló del Tinell (1300). It is said that Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, received Christopher Columbus here on his return from America.
Plaça de Sant Jaume Historically, two of the city's important Roman roads passed through here. Since then it has been the political centre, with City Hall standing on one side and the Palau de la Generalitat, seat of the Catalan Regional Government, on the other.
During the walking tour you will make 3 stops to travel back in time to Roman age and have a better understanding of the origins of the city. For that you will observe the streets with virtual reality glasses. What you will see?
The Roman Tinctoria: where fabrics were dyed – an important busines, as the color of one’s clothes was an signifier of Rank or role in Roman society.
Temple de Augustus: The forum- a large public square – stood at the centre of urban life in Roman Barcelona. Our guides will explain you secrets that happen in its interior.
Roman wall & Moncada Aqueduct: As an importanthub of trade, Roman “Barcino” was protected by impressive city walls and watered by the Moncada aqueduct. You will see how were these constructions originally. This infrastructure was carried out by using water tanks and wells and two aqueducts that brought the water from the river Besòs and from the Collserola mountain. Both aqueducts got together and converged on the Roman wall in the Gothic Quarter.
