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No art lover would undermine Spain’s immense contribution to the world of art. Be it Picasso’s revolutionary Cubism or Surrealism by Joan Mir or Salvador Dali, the man himself! Their remarkable art works are remembered, studied and analyzed to this day. And the beautiful city of Barcelona encompasses all of their artwork, becoming a gold mine to enthusiasts looking for artistic attractions in the city. Here is a list of three museums you must visit while you are in Barcelona and indulge yourself with! Museu Picasso This museum, which is located on Montcada Street of Barcelona is believed to be the first museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso and the only one opened during his lifetime. The museum has a rich collection of 4,249 works by him. The First Communion and Science and Charity, two of his earliest works are the main attractions of this museum. It mainly features art works belonging to the period 1890-1917 which define Picasso’s youthful and formative period as an artist. The collection is primarily organized into three sections: painting and drawing, engraving, and ceramics. The museum has had over 1,045,837 as of 2010. Apart from the museum, walking tours are available which take you to places like the restaurant where he would meet people and the art school he studied in, to have a peek into the artist’s early life in Barcelona and his love for the city. Dali Theatre and Museum This art gallery is by far the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s artworks and a must visit attraction of Barcelona. Equally famous for his surrealist paintings and his unique, eccentric mannerisms, Dali produced a great number of artworks including paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, photographs and many more in his career. Dali Theatre and Museum itself claims it to be the world’s largest surrealist object and covers the artistic journey of Dali during the period 1904-1989. The museum was designed and conceived by the artist himself and exhibits his love for dreams, surrealism and symbolism. This museum is located in his home town, Figueres, which is 143km from Barcelona. For those who adore and love the works of Dali, the distance shouldn’t matter! Fundaci Joan Mir This art foundation is located on the Montjuc hill in Barcelona, is dedicated to the famous artist Joan Mir. The building was designed by his friend, Josep Llus Sert. The very reason for this foundation was Mir wanted to create something that would encourage upcoming artists to experiment and display their works. And hence, the building includes a section called Espai 13 which promotes the works of young artists along with his works. Be sure to visit this art attraction when you are in Barcelona to experience a world of surrealism and Joan Mir. Barcelona Budget is a one stop online guide for all the information you need on Barcelona attractions, city breaks, sightseeing and tourism. We also provide information regarding travel and accommodation in the city, keeping budget as a prime priority. To know more about the major attractions in Barcelona, Spain, you may visit Wikipedia.org.
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