Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya of Barcelona

The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is a museum located in Barcelona, Spain. It was founded in 1990 by the merger of the Museu d’Art de Catalunya and the Museu d’Art Modern. The museum’s collection spans over a thousand years of art, from the Romanesque period to the mid-20th century. The museum is housed in the Palau Nacional, a grand building on Montjuïc hill that was built for the 1929 International Exhibition. The museum’s collection includes works by Catalan artists such as Ramon Casas, Santiago Rusiñol, and Antoni Gaudí, as well as international artists such as El Greco, Rubens, and Velázquez. The museum’s Romanesque collection is particularly noteworthy, with a large number of frescoes and altarpieces on display. The museum also has a library and a rooftop viewpoint that offers stunning views of Barcelona. The museum is a must-visit destination for art lovers and history buffs alike. #christmastrip