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Home » Major South European Tourist Destinations » Picasso Museum

Picasso Museum

Barcelona the Mediterranean port city unfolds a life that embraces traditionalism and modernity at the same time. The city is famous for its ancient architectural remnants and also for some of the fascinating contemporary museums and architecture that reverberates the typical Spanish life. Barcelona is famous for its snug beaches and vibrant night life. The city is not only the administrative capital of Spain but also the powerhouse of business. The city has nurtured several eminent painters, poets and other creative geniuses among whom Pablo Picasso deserves special mention. As an obituary to the great and enigmatic artist the city has the Picasso Museum, a popular tourist attraction in Spain which treads along the life of the painter delving a lot into his obscure life.

Pablo Picasso one of the most controversial painters of the early twentieth century had spent an eventful part of his life in the city of Barcelona. He was one of the co-founders of Cubism a popular genre of art. With a collection of over 3500 works of the painter the museum delves into the most crucial years of his life. With a vast array of rare works the museum is absolutely indispensable for any art lover and students in this particular field. The Picasso Museum was envisioned by Jaume Sabartés, a close friend of Picasso with a feeling to spread something about the works of the genius.

Started in the year 1963, the Museum is based at the Palau Aguilar, the Carrer de Montcada, the palace of the Baron of Castellet, the Palau Meca, Casa Mauri and the Palau Finestres. The museum is one of the most vibrant ones with a huge collection comprising of painting and drawings, engraving, and ceramics.



Other facilities at Picasso Museum:
  • Free guided tour service
  • Library
  • Assembly Hall
  • Cafe De Restaurant
  • Shop
Location of Picasso Museum: Located at 19 Montcada street the Museum is easily accessible through car, tube and bus.

Timings of Picasso Museum:: Tuesday to Sunday-: 10 am to 8 pm

Entry fees of Picasso Museum: Ranges between 4 Euro-8.50 Euro

With all details about the Picasso Museum a visit to the place is sure to usher a lot of unknown facts about the forlorn painter Pablo Picasso.

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