Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
The National Palace on Montjuïc houses the world's most important collection of Romanesque murals, and its steps offer views over Plaça d'Espanya and the city panorama.
The museum is housed in the National Palace, the main building of the 1929 International Exposition. Its most famous holdings are 11th- and 12th-century Romanesque murals, removed whole from village churches in the Pyrenees. It also has Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque works, along with modernist furniture, including pieces by Gaudí. Admission is about €12 and valid for two days; the rooftop viewing terrace costs an extra €2. The steps at the entrance are a great spot to watch the Magic Fountain and the city at sunset. From Plaça d'Espanya, it is about a 10-minute walk up the escalators.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 in summer), Sun 10:00–15:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- Poble Espanyol
- Montjuïc
- Fundació Joan Miró
- La Boqueria Market
- Palau Güell
- Columbus Monument & Port Vell
- Casa Batlló