Museu d'Història de Barcelona (MUHBA)

Overview

The Museu d'Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) takes visitors underground beneath the Gothic Quarter to explore 4,000 square metres of excavated Roman Barcelona — walking on ancient streets, past temple columns, wine-making facilities, and fish-sauce factories.

Highlights

• Underground Roman City: Walk through the actual streets, houses, and workshops of Roman Barcino from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD.
• Plaça del Rei: The museum entrance is through the medieval royal palace complex, including the Saló del Tinell where Columbus was received by Ferdinand and Isabella.
• Scale: One of the largest underground archaeological sites in Europe.

Visitor Tips

• Audio Guide: Essential for understanding what you're seeing in the underground excavations.
• Combine: The ticket includes entry to other MUHBA sites around the city.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.