Museu d’Història de Catalunya stop
If you want to learn about the evolution of Catalan culture over its centuries of history, visit the Palau de Mar, a 19th-century port building that is home to the History Museum of Catalonia.
Catalonia, from prehistory to the present day
The Museu d’Història de Catalunya stop of the Red Route of Barcelona Bus Turístic is very close to the Palau de Mar building, a fine example of 19th-century port architecture and Barcelona’s industrial heritage and home to the History Museum of Catalonia, which shows you the culture of the region from its prehistoric origins.
At this stop, if you take a stroll to the bottom part of the Gothic Quarter, you will discover the baroque Basilíca de la Mare de Déu de la Mercè (Basilica of the Virgin of Mercy), built over another church from the medieval period and dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona.
What to see
History Museum of CataloniaLocated in a building whose architecture is typical of the port style of the 19th century, this museum allows you to see how Catalonia’s culture has evolved.
Basílica de la MercèAn 18th-century basilica dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona was built over a medieval church and convent.
Old Born Market. Born Cultural and Memorial CentreOne of the most remarkable iron architecture markets in Barcelona is home to an important modern age archaeological site.
Basílica de Santa Maria del MarOne of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture, which stands out due to its breadth and sobriety.
Picasso MuseumMore than 4,000 works exhibited in five Gothic architecture palaces show the painter’s formative period and his close relationship with Barcelona.
La Llotja and Pla de PalauMedieval Barcelona’s main commercial square, where the city’s first exchange building was located. As the gateway for goods and people coming into the city by sea Pla de Palau was one of the major points of entry to Port Vell and the centre of commercial trading.
El BornIn this medieval district of Barcelona you can find Gothic palaces, museums, art galleries, churches, restaurants and innovative shops.
Els Porxos d’en Xifré / Porxos Vidal-QuadrasTwo large buildings surrounded by Neoclassical porticos are among the legacy left behind by rich men who had made their fortune in the New World upon their return to Barcelona.
MEAM – European Museum of Modern ArtAn 18th-century palace with a Modernista portal is home to figurative and realist works from the 21st century.
Carrer de MontcadaIts Gothic, Catalan Renaissance and even baroque palaces make this street the city’s most important civil architecture site.
Restaurant 7 PortesOne of Barcelona’s most famous restaurants, where you can enjoy paella while admiring works by artists like Miró, Picasso and Tàpies.