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Description
On the Plaça del Rei stands the Casa Clariana Padellás (originally built nearby in the 15th C. and rebuilt on its present site in 1931), a typical medieval urban palace. Important remains of the old Roman town were discovered when excavating for the foundations on its new site, which led the authorities to decide to make the building an Historical Museum.

The Galeria de Catalans Il lustres in the Carrer del Bisbe Caçador also belongs to the museum.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Archeological site or ruin;  Paintings, art collections;  Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit;  Historical museum;  Architecture - Medieval
Attractions within Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat

Gallery of Famous Catalans

The Galeria de Catalans Il.lustres (Gallery of famous Catalans; part of the Museu d'Història de la Ciutat) is situated in the Barri Gòtic, only a few steps south of the Plaça de l'Angel and the
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Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat - Collection of Pots & Pans

Then proceed further up the stairs to Rooms 12-16. In the stairwell can be seen a collection of copper pots and pans as well as colorful glazed tiles (everyday scenes, animals and human beings).

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Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat - Historical Paintings

Room 11 contains a quantity of sketches illustrating the historical development of the city; of particular interest is the large plan for the redevelopment of the Eixample, by Ildefons Cerdà,
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Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat - Roman Remains

In the basement can be seen the uncovered remains of the Roman town (with excellent printed information provided), as well as models of the excavations in display cabinets. The remains include
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Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat - Secular Church

The secular church on higher ground and a large room in the former royal palace, the Saló de Tinell built in 1370, also belong to the museum. The latter is where Christopher Columbus was received
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Punt Zero

The "Barcelona Punt Zero" is a series of guided tours through the historical quarter of the city. Detailed information can be obtained and the obligatory advance booking made at the Museum Information Service.
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Address
Museu d'Història de la Ciutat / Galeria de Catalans Il.lustres
Plaça del Rei
E-08002 Barcelona
Spain
http://www.museuhistoria.bcn.es
Hours
October 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0015:00
Open16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Closed20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
June 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0015:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Good Friday - Christian
Easter Monday - Christian
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
San Juan Bonfire - Spain (June 20)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult4.00 Euros
Tips
Admission free the first Saturday of the month. Admission free for groups the first afternoons on the first Wednesday of the month.
Operating hours on public holidays are the same as Sundays.
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Courses available.
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit
Metro: Jaume I.
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