Location: El Raval
Top Things to do in El Raval
Top 6 Art Galleries in El Raval, Catalonia
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona
1. Hans & Fritz Contemporary
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Nuovum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Barcelona´s finest concept store. Unique pieces from local and international designers.
3. Miscelanea
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Miscelanea is a cultural meeting point that acts as a platform for emerging creation. We are a gallery, an artworks shop, a cozy cafe, events space and much more. A benchmark of emerging art since 2005.
4. La Virreina Centre de la Imatge
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4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
We saw a brilliant, free exhibition of traditional Catalan Gegants (Giants) on the ground floor here. The doors were open to the public and we were passing so we just walked in. I didn't know anything about the Catalan tradition of parades and giant figures beforehand so I was fascinated by this. The tradition goes back to the 15th century when they were Biblical or religious figures in feast-day parades. Tradition evolved and the giants started to take different forms, from kings and queens to modern beasts and creatures designed to scare the pants off kids. Among the beasts on display were bat-like creatures, demons, three-headed dogs and winged dragon skeletons. Each of the figures, had sets of spikes along their tails, on their claws and wings and inside their mouths. These are launching points for fireworks. Once alight, the creatures appear to come alive and spit flames and sparks. I don't know if this would have absolutely terrified or delighted me when I was a child. Probably both in equal parts. The exhibition also had some older more traditional giants, including a towering figure of St Eulalia, patron saint of the city (she was familiar because her remains are interred at the Cathedral). The human giants were all about 3 or 4 metres tall and would have had a real person inside the costume so that they could appear to walk or float down the street. On a closer look, we could see the mesh panel on the costume that allowed whoever was under there to breathe. I imagine it would still be pretty claustrophobic. On 9th February, the giants were going to depart from the Palace for a procession and fireworks display through the streets. Unfortunately we were gone by then which was such a shame – I would have loved to see it. Although this was a temporary exhibition, I can see other reviews from around the same time last year, that it looks like it might be an annual event. If so, it is definitely worth looking out for. Although throughout the year other photographic or artistic exhibitions are held here also. Other than the exhibition, there was not much to see in the palace itself. It was built in 1772 by the Viceroy of Peru and although we could walk up and around the grand central staircase, most of the building seemed to be closed or off-limits which is understandable as it is the working headquarters for the Culture Institute.
5. MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
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3.5 based on 959 reviews
A comprehensive collection of Spanish, Catalonian and European modern and contemporary art housed in a striking white building designed by architect Richard Meier.
Reviewed By vbardh - Athens, Greece
Modern building with easy access to upper floors, rich and interesting collection, with information and explanations for all art works. Taki's temporary collection realky spectacular. Someone can use the same ticket several times within a month.
6. Siesta art i objectes
Siesta is the perfect mix between a shop and an art gallery: a small intimate space that almost goes almost unnoticed in the city of Barcelona. We are located in the intense, colourful and multicultural neighbourhood of the Raval, just a few metres from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA). We have been supporting artist since 2003 by exhibiting and distributing their work. intagram:siesta_art_i_objectes
