Description of the attraction
The Archaeological Museum of Catalonia is located in Barcelona on Montjuïc Mountain, and today occupies one of the buildings that originally belonged to the Palace of Graphic Arts. The beautiful brick building, called the "Renaissance inspiration", was built in 1929 by architects Ramon Duran and Pelai Mirtinez specifically for an international exhibition, and with the formation of the Museum of Archeology, the creation of which dates back to 1932, was transferred to the use of the Museum and was redesigned according to its needs architect Joseph Goodiol.
The Museum presents expositions of great historical value. The Museum staff carried out constant excavations, and today there are exhibits from the prehistoric period that were found in burials. Samples of ancient Roman mosaics, the culture of Ancient Greece, expositions dedicated to the era of Early Christianity, the Bronze Age, and the ancient culture of the Balearic Islands are on display.
A great contribution to the development of the Museum's activities, excavation and research was made at one time by the Catalan historian Pedro Bosch-Gimpera. Under his leadership, active research and systematization of existing knowledge on the ancient Iberian culture, as well as a comparative analysis of various historical cultures, were carried out.
Today the Museum offers a variety of educational programs for all groups interested, from kindergarten to high school.
A visit to the Museum of Archeology of Catalonia will undoubtedly be interesting not only for specialists, but also for all people interested in history and ancient culture.
