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1 | Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu
History of science | Ciutat Vella
The former Hospital de la Santa Creu is one of the finest examples of Catalan civil-Gothic architecture. Building work began in 1401, with the purpose of bringing together Barcelona's six hospitals on one site.
Carrer de l'Hospital, 56, 08001 Barcelona | Tel:
Natural Sciences | Ciutat Vella
A peculiar modernista building, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and built in 1888.
Passeig Picasso, s/n, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 932 562 200
3 | Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
Museums | Technology and innovation | Ciutat Vella
The CCCB is one of the major infrastructures from the 1990s. All its activities focus on the theme of the city and urban phenomena, analysed from every point of view and cultural discipline.
Carrer de Montalegre, 5, 08001 Barcelona | Tel: 933 064 100
Natural Sciences | Environment | Ciutat Vella
The Centre de la Platja is an information centre where you can find out about the environmental, scientific and cultural aspects of Barcelona's coast.
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 25-29, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 932 210 348 / 667 157 569
5 | El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Social Sciences | Ciutat Vella
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria is a unique and exceptional place that brings together three centuries of our history. Below the cast-iron structure of the iconic 19th century marketplace lies the Barcelona of 1700, the prosperous city that suffered the siege of 1714 and that put up an epic and heroic resistance before Catalonia's national liberties were eventually lost, yet to be restored three centuries later.
Plaça Comercial, 12, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 932 566 851
Technology and innovation | Ciutat Vella
One of the most important examples of Spain's iron architecture. Two parts of Barcelona's França Station are of relevance: the large lobby covered by three vaults and the huge metal naves that cover the platforms.
Avinguda Marquès de l'Argentera, s/n, 08003 Barcelona | Tel:
Natural Sciences | Ciutat Vella
A modernista building in Barcelona's Parc de la Ciutadella.
Passeig Picasso, 8, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 010
Natural Sciences | Ciutat Vella
L'Aquàrium of Barcelona in Port Vell is one of Europe's biggest marine leisure and education centres and the most important concerning Mediterranean species.
Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, s/n, 08039 Barcelona | Tel: 932 217 474
Technology and innovation | Ciutat Vella
The Columbus Monument, stands at the end of Barcelona's Rambla, near the sea. Take the lift inside the column to the viewing gallery at the top, 60 metres above the ground.
Plaça Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona | Tel:
Museums | Technology and innovation | Ciutat Vella
An innovative space showcasing the best works by leading international modern artists, such as Murakami, Warhol, Basquiat, Dalí, KAWS, Haring, Hirst and Kusama.
Carrer de Montcada, 25, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 936 291 858
11 | MUHBA - Museu d'Història de Barcelona
Museums | Social Sciences | Ciutat Vella
Beneath the Gothic Quarter's landmark square in Barcelona lies an impressive archaeological site, which offers visitors a glimpse of what the Roman colony of Barcino was like.
Plaça del Rei, s/n, 08002 Barcelona | Tel: 932 562 100
Museums | Social Sciences | Ciutat Vella
The Museu de la Xocolata was set up in the year 2000 as an initiative of Barcelona's Confectioners' Guild, and is housed in a building of great historic importance, the former Convent of Sant Agustí in Barcelona.
Carrer del Comerç, 36 - Antic Convent de Sant Agustí, 08003 Barcelona | Tel: 932 687 878
