Monday, January 31, 2011

MUSEUMS

GAUDI'S HOUSE - MUSEUM


 Interesting works and memorabilia of Antoni Gaudí are displayed, it is located into the Parc Güell; this house was designed by Francesc Berenguer, one of Gaudí help - architechts, it was finished in 1905 and occupied by Gaudí from 1906 to 1926. In December 1926 by testamentary, Gaudí ordered the house was sold and the resultant money was invested in the building of Sagrada Família, in 1963 it became a musuem.

- Address: Calle Olot, Güell Park.
- Open: 10to 2pm and 4 to 6pm; from April to September open until 7pm. Closed Saturdays.


MUSEUM OF THE EXPIATORY TEMPLE OF THE HOLY FAMILY


This small musuem is one of the most visited and well knwon in Barcelona, it is located in the church crypt of the temple and shows the history of its construction including photographs and personal objects belonging to Gaudí.

- Address: Calle Mallorca, 401.
- Open: November to February from 9 to 6pm; March, September and October from 9 to 7pm; rest of the year from 9 to 8pm. Open everyday.

1 comment:

  1. How to go to the la sagrada familia from gaudi house-museum? Is there any shuttle bus?

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