Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – MACBA

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – MACBA

Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona and check out the fascinating MACBA - a museum of contemporary art featuring Spanish and Catalonian art from the 20th century. It's a must-see for anyone interested in local art and culture, as well as international works on display in rotating exhibitions.

Useful Information

Address: Plaça dels Àngels 1, Barcelona
Email: macba@macba.cat
Phone: +34 934 12 08 10
More Info: www.macba.cat/en
Opening House: Mon & Wed–Fri 11am–7:30pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–3pm
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More Info: https://www.facebook.com/MACBA.Barcelona

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – MACBA

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona and check out the fascinating MACBA - a museum of contemporary art featuring Spanish and Catalonian art from the 20th century. It's a must-see for anyone interested in local art and culture, as well as international works on display in rotating …

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