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Picasso Museum
Pablo Picasso remains Spain’s most enduringly important artist, admired by art lovers the world over. He was born in the south of the country, but he moved north to Barcelona with his family when he was still young. He retained his close affinity with the city until the day he died in the 1970s. It was this city after all which he selected to be the home of the world’s first museum officially dedicated to his life and work.
Today, it houses over 3,500 works, with everything from early childhood sketches, paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics and some of his most important and iconic cubist masterpieces. During your visit, you’ll be whisked off on a fascinating journey through his story and his development as an artist.
The building itself comprises five gothic-style palaces located in the city’s old town area, some of which date back to the 13th century. The palaces are all connected together, and the permanent collection inside the museum is laid out in chronological order.
When you first arrive, you’ll see photos, drawings and sketches from Picasso’s early days growing up. Follow his story as he moves to Paris, goes through his ‘Blue Period’, and then produces his Las Meninas, his series of 58 paintings completed in 1957 interpreting the famed Las Meninas work by Diego Velazquez. The series was bestowed by Picasso as a gift to the museum.
Among the other works you’ll find here are the Portrait of the Artist’s Father and The First Communion dating back to 1896, and The Embrace from 1900. If you would like a memento of your visit, there’s a gift shop in the museum which sells illustrated books and postcards of some of his works.
The museum is open every day except Mondays. The best way to reach it is by metro as there are three stops located nearby. If you visit on the first Sunday of the month or after 3 p.m. on subsequent Sundays, there is no charge to enter. For an extra charge, you can hire an audio guide to help you make the most out of your visit. There are also guided tours (in English) available on Sundays.
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Top Picasso Museum Hotel & Accommodation Deals
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1 Nov. - 2 Nov.
Arc la Rambla
La Rambla 19, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in Gothic Quarter, this hotel is steps away from Teatre Principal, Centre d'Art Santa Monica and Palau Guell. Barcelona Wax Museum and Gran Teatre del Liceu are also within 5 minutes. Drassanes Station is only a 2-minute walk and Liceu Station is 4 minutes.
Per night/room
27 Oct. - 28 Oct.
Ciutat de Barcelona
C/ Princesa, 33-35, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in El Born, this romantic hotel is steps away from European Museum of Modern Art and Picasso Museum. Barcelona Cathedral and Barcelona Zoo are also within 10 minutes. Jaume I Station and Barcelona Franca Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
25 Oct. - 26 Oct.
H10 Cubik
Via Laietana, 69, Centre, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in Gothic Quarter, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Palau de la Musica Catalana, Passeig de Gracia, and Placa de Catalunya. El Corte Ingles and Tivoli Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Urquinaona Station is only a 2-minute walk and Placa Catalunya Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
25 Oct. - 26 Oct.
H10 Madison
C/ Dr. Joaquim Pou, 2-4-6, Barcelona, Barrio GóticoLocated in Gothic Quarter, this luxury hotel is steps away from Barcelona Cathedral and Palau de la Musica Catalana. Passeig de Gracia and La Rambla are also within 10 minutes. Jaume I Station and Urquinaona Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
1 Nov. - 2 Nov.
Ohla Barcelona
Via Laietana, 49, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in Gothic Quarter, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Palau de la Musica Catalana, Passeig de Gracia, and Barcelona Cathedral. Placa de Catalunya and El Corte Ingles are also within 5 minutes. Urquinaona Station is only a 3-minute walk and Placa Catalunya Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
21 Oct. - 22 Oct.
Negresco Princess
Roger de Lluria, 16-18, BarcelonaLocated in Eixample, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Casa Calvet, Teatre Museu El Rei de la Magia and Tivoli Theatre. Espai Volart and Jardines de la Torre de les Aigues are also within 5 minutes. Urquinaona Station is only a 2-minute walk and Passeig de Gracia Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
21 Oct. - 22 Oct.
Hotel Colón Barcelona
Avenida Catedral, 7, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in Gothic Quarter, this spa hotel is steps away from Portal de l'Angel and Barcelona Cathedral. Palau de la Musica Catalana and La Rambla are also within 5 minutes. Jaume I Station is only a 4-minute walk and Urquinaona Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
23 Oct. - 24 Oct.
GRUMS HOTEL & SPA
C/ Palaudaries, 26, Barcelona, BarcelonaLocated in Sants-Montjuic, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sala Apolo, La Rambla and Maritime Museum. Palau Guell and Rambla del Raval are also within 15 minutes. Paral-lel Station is 6 minutes by foot and Parc de Montjuic Station is 6 minutes.
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