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CaixaForum Barcelona

Cultural center · la Font de la Guatlla ·

CaixaForum Barcelona

Cultural center · la Font de la Guatlla ·
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"CaixaForum is an odd mashup of a warehouse and a castle whose architect, Josep Puig i Cadafalch, was (alongside Gaudí) a maestro of Catalan Modernism. Originally created as a textile factory for Casimir Casaramona (the name written in mosaics on the tower), the building was both a functional space and also a highly decorative one. CaixaForum is a permanent space for temporary exhibits whose selling point is the epic seasonal shows loaned from other museums. In 2017, 300 Andy Warhols were installed; in spring 2018, the British Museum loaned its Ancient Greek relics." - Gemma Askham

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Cultural center in former factory, showcasing art exhibits

changing exhibitions
former textile factory
beautifully restored
castle-inspired architecture
great building
museum for kids
aquarium in the cellar
lovely building
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Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

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Cultural center in former factory, showcasing art exhibits

changing exhibitions
former textile factory
beautifully restored
castle-inspired architecture
great building
museum for kids
aquarium in the cellar
lovely building
Google Rating
4.5 (18.1K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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