MNAC (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya)

When we took the hop on hop off bus, our plan was to stay on the bus until all the spots have been seen and only then would we "hop off" to take a closer look. But when we spotted the domes of this structure, we couldn't resist hopping off.
This is a beautiful structure. Did not go in as we were pressed for time, but we managed to spend time exploring it's grounds.
From the museum, this is the view of Placa d'Espagna.

The museum sits high on a hill or something that we could see the rooftops. I always wanted to to be high enough to see the rooftops :) I know I'm that shallow!
This wide staircase has a vibe of Gaudi with all the tile mosaic on the both sides. I don't know if they were Gaudi's. Behind the benches is an escalator, we took that instead of the stairs.
This is the back of the museum. Couldn't help taking a shot as we hopped on another bus.

Comments

  1. i also prefer the higher ground or the rooftops to see everything.:p

    i love the first photo, and the wide staircase. i have this thing with stairs, i don't know why.:p

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  2. absolutely a beatiful piece of architecture. I like the high angle view of that Placa d'Espagna and that staircase in the last photo.

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  3. Wow...great architecture.
    Makes me want to see Barcelona again!

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  4. You saw so much, Maria, in a short span of time. I'm really amazed. And you have talken such fabulous pictures. This has been a wonderful return down memory lane for me. Thank you.

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  5. Your pictures of this wonderful city I love visiting are superb Maria!

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  6. wow! wow! and another wow! what a great place. first, second and last photo are my favorite in this set.

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  7. wow!! thats a beautiful place complemented by wonderful pictures well made to the subject. Big fan :)

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  8. Some museums can be just as astounding as a piece of architectural art as what's inside - this one in Barcelona is obviously one of them.

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  9. they are really beautiful. that's what i love looking at pictures and postcards, these kind of structures really amazed me.

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  10. A massive and most impressive place!

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  11. Wow! What a wonderful posts about Barcelona! You took amazing pictures! My son went to Barcelona last April and love the city and Gaudi masterpieces.
    Thanks for sharing this GREAT reportage!

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  12. Wonderful images, Maria! The Museum is a great building indeed, splendid the view over there!
    I like also the wide staircase with those green hedges.

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  13. Barcelona is really pretty city - a nice blend of the new and old world :)

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  14. love the amazing architecture. Barcelona looks like an interesting place to visit.

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  15. Those are magnificent photos of the dome. I like your photos of the rooftop.

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  16. All pics are fantastic! Wonderful post!

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