Fundació Vila Casas, Barcelona

Name: Fundació Vila Casas
Address: Ausias Marc 20, Barcelona, Spain

#238 among attractions in Barcelona

Museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Fundación Vila Casas Coordinates: 41°23'27"N, 2°10'31"E

Address

Ausias Marc 20Eixample (La Dreta de l'Eixample)Barcelona Spain

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Fundació Vila Casas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portal de l'Àngel, Parc de la Ciutadella, Palau de la Música Catalana, Arc de Triomf.

0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Portal de l'Àngel, Barcelona
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19th-century formal park with zoo
Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona
12 min walk • In the heart of Barcelona lies Parc de la Ciutadella, a verdant oasis that stands as a testament to the city's dedication to green spaces and historical preservation. This picturesque park, spanning approximately 70 acres, was established in the mid-19th century on the...
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Music recitals in bold art nouveau hall
Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
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~1480 ftE
Gateway built for an 1888 exhibition
Arc de Triomf, Barcelona
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Gothic architecture, Palace
Palau Reial Major, Barcelona
12 min walk • The Palau Reial Major is a historic palace nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, a testament to the city's rich medieval past. As an emblem of Catalan history, this grand complex was the residence of the counts of Barcelona and later, the Kings of Aragon.
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Sport venue, Sport, Park
Estació del Nord, Barcelona
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Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Museum of the History of Barcelona, Barcelona
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Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museu Frederic Marès, Barcelona
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Chocolate museum with workshops
Museu de la Xocolata, Barcelona
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Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària, Barcelona
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Castle-style building dating to 1888
Castle of the Three Dragons, Barcelona
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 (5 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)