Fundació Vila Casas, Barcelona

Name: Fundació Vila Casas
Address: C/ Ausias Marc, 22, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
Telephone: +34 934 81 79 85

#260 among attractions in Barcelona

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The Fundació Vila Casas, founded in 1986 by the pharmaceutical entrepreneur Antoni Vila Casas, is a private, non-profit organisation which has the promotion of contemporary Catalan art as its main aim. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°23'27"N, 2°10'30"E

Address

C/ Ausias Marc, 22Eixample (La Dreta de l'Eixample)Barcelona 08010 Spain

Contact

+34 934 81 79 85

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fundació Vila Casas open?

Fundació Vila Casas is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fundació Vila Casas?

Nearby attractions include Fundació Vila Casas, Barcelona (1 min walk), Casa Calvet, Barcelona (3 min walk), Plaça Urquinaona, Barcelona (5 min walk), Sant Pere de les Puelles, Barcelona (6 min walk).

How to get to Fundació Vila Casas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fundació Vila Casas:

Bus

Bruc - Rda. Sant Pere • Lines: B24, N15 (2 min walk)
Ronda Sant Pere - Girona • Lines: 19, D50, H16, N11, N4 (2 min walk)

Metro

Urquinaona • Lines: L1, L4 (4 min walk)
Tetuan • Lines: L2 (7 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (10 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (13 min walk)

Tram

Marina • Lines: T4 (17 min walk)
Wellington • Lines: T4 (18 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (31 min walk)