MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia)

Overview

The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) occupies the grandiose Palau Nacional on Montjuïc, housing Catalonia's definitive art collection from the Romanesque period to the mid-20th century — including the world's finest collection of Romanesque murals.

Highlights

• Romanesque Murals: Complete church apses removed from remote Pyrenean churches and reconstructed here — the museum's crown jewels and unique in the world.
• Gothic Collection: Masterworks of Catalan Gothic painting, including works by Bernat Martorell and Jaume Huguet.
• The Terrace: The rooftop terrace offers one of the best views in Barcelona, looking down the cascading fountains to Plaça d'Espanya.

Visitor Tips

• Free Saturdays: Free entry on Saturday afternoons (3 PM onwards) and the first Sunday of each month.
• Magic Fountain: Watch the fountain show from the MNAC steps on weekend evenings.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.