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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC

Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuic | Palau Nacional, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
0034-93 622 03 76
Ranked #13 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 294 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Activities: Dining
Traveller Description: Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)   MNAC, the museum’s abbreviation, is located at the Palau Nacional at the Parc de Montjuic. This is the... more »
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Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Although this museum houses art from other periods, its outstanding pieces are the Romanesque frescoes that it preserves from old Catalan village churches. A film shows how the original art has been lifted off crumbling ceilings and transferred onto replica ceilings within the museum. Absolutely amazing process. Well worth a visit! We walked up to it via the grand walkway... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The exterior is absolutely wonderful and the views from there as well...We did not like the exhibitions though...there are better museums in Barcelona! They have a very stupid rule that you need to show your ticket at the entry of each PERMANENT exhibition...so really stick to your ticket. We also tried the restaurant, which was absolutely delicious (although the waiters... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We spent a happy couple of hours wandering round the museum's vast collections. We particularly enjoyed the temporary exhibit 'International Gothic'. More

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Princeville, Hawaii
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Just walking here was a joy, and a workout. Quit a few steps to the top. Lots of varity art renisance, picaso and more. Come back at night for light and water show. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

it is nice museum in great district on Monjuic with other nice places, that worth seing around More

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Barcelona, Spain
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Just the views from the Palace are worth a visit. On the hill of Montjuich (Mountain of the jews), it's an impressive palace overlooking Barcelona to the North, The romanesque frescoes are so beautiful that they take you back to the 12 and 13 centuries. Lots of history and iconic representations. Good learning! More

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NJ
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We did not go inside the museum on our trip, but the views from outside are amazing. The architecture of this building is amazing. It also overlooks the Magical Fountain. If you are staying in the Barcelona city center, I would venture out a little west to see this location. More

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53 reviews 53 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The museum has a distinguished collection of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance & Modern Art, which pays homage to the region's architects & furniture makers as well as artists, but its the actual BUILDING itself - the Palau Nacionale - that is amazing! Restored since the 1929 International Exhibition its seriously impressive & you cant miss the thing really! There are about... More

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Waxahachie, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I went here on a whim. I hadn't read anything about it before I went in and wow was I suprised. I had just been to the Prado and the Reina Sofia in Madrid, so I wasn't expecting much, but this place shoudl also be on your list if you enjoy art.. The Gothic Section was remarkable and certainly the... More

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Hamilton, Ontario
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Admittedly, I'm not really a museum person. But this museum seemed to go on and on, with little change from exhibit to exhibit. We paid for the audio tour which only served to add more information than you really wanted or needed to know. There were no works from anyone that you would really recognize - except Antoni Gaudi -... More

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