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CaixaForum

Av. Marques de Comillas 6-8,, Barcelona, Spain
934 768 600
As featured in Barcelona for free
Ranked #8 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Description: The gallery offers a wide range of exhibitions of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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UK
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Beyond the well-chronicled contributions of Antoni Gaudi, a host of less feted but just as adventurous architects hepled shape Barcelona in the late 19th & early 20th centuries. Take Josep i Cadafalch, a versatile genius. His textile plant is now a museum of modern art - it looks more like some extravagant fortified palace. Walk out onto the rooftop 'modernist... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Contemporary experimenting art; depending on the exhibition, but is always worth a try More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Housed in a repurposed factory that's a work of art in itself, CaixaForum hosts temporary exhibits that are always excellent and completely free. Recent shows include Goya, the Ballet Russes, an incredible overview of Frederico Fellini and much much more. Nice menu del dia in the restaurant as well. And if you're headed to Madrid don't miss the CaixaForum there... More

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Edinburgh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

One of my favourite places in Barcelona. Amazing building. cool place More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Good on your way (back) to/from the MNAC museum. A must on you trip to montjuic. Lots of free and quirky exhibitions, great way to enjoy more art in Barcelona. More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Free entry. 2 very good exhibitions. Cafe very busy, couldn't get served. More

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Asker, Norway
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

nice view, you need to speak spanish if you go there :-( More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

After wandering around the Olympic areas above, walking back toward the Placa Espanya my host brought me to this modern edifice hiding a collection of interesting old factory buildings in an interesting juxtaposition of old & new, something at which the Barcelona architects excel. I did try entering the mysterious open rectangular room outside but soon found the water covered... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
1
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This exhibition was just brilliant! I learned loads. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Building itseld is woth visiting, it is an old Textile factory Modernista style, very well preserved, expositions are excelent and experience grat. Parking underground connect with Museum More

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