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MUSEUM of the HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BARCELONA |
Beneath the Gothic Quarter's most emblematic square lies an impressive archaeological site which provides visitors with a glimpse of what the Roman colony of Barcino was like. In addition to this large visitable site, which covers an area of 4,000 m2, the monumental ensemble comprises the Palau Condal -the Count's Palace- later to become the Palau Reial Major -the residence of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon-, highlights of which include the Sal6 del Tinell, or Great Hall, and the 14th- century Chapel of Santa Agata ; the Watchtower of King Martf ; and the Casa Padellas, a Gothic Renaissance mansion. AUGUSTEUM DE NARONA The image of the emperors: Worship and politics in a Roman town 5th November - 30th January Salo del Tinell Exhibition organised by the Archaeological Museum of Split to bring to a wider audience the discovery of the Temple of Augustus in Narona (Croatia) in 1995. The exhibition, which looks in detail at the studies and the restoration work carried out, includes nine sculptures and a selection of objects from the archaeological site. BREAK DOWN THE WALLS!!! 150th anniversary of the demolition of the walls of Barcelona 19th November - 30th May Casa Padellas Which events triggered the demolition of the walls of Barcelona? How did this influence the city's urban development? This exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of a key event in the expansion of the city. . DON QUIJOTE AND BARCELONA 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 11th March - 11th December 2005 2005 has been named reading and book year, and also marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote by Cervantes. Barcelona plays a key role in the novel, and in this evocative exhibition, which takes us back to the streets of the 17th century, provides the backdrop to Quixote's progress through the city. OPENING TIMES Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 8pm. Sunday and public holidays, 10am -3pm. Closed Monday ADMISSION Underground site: 4 € Temporary exhibition: 5 € ADMISSION FREE First Saturday in the month in the afternoon; first Wednesday in the month in the afternoon (for groups) TRANSPORT Metro: Catalunya (lines L1 and L3), liceu (line L3), Urquinaona (line L1 and L4) and Jaume I (line L4); Bus: 16, 17, 19, 40 and 45; Bus Turistic: southbound route (blue) SERVICES Shop, guided tours, night-lime visits, school workshops, historic itineraries, lectures and seminars Pl. del Rei, s/n 08002 Barcelona Tel. 93 3151111 Fax 93 315 09 57 www.museuhistoria.bcn.es museuhistoria@mail.bcn.es |
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