Catalonia is the region of origin of the most significant artists of the 20th-century, you\u00edll see some of the most impressive art in the world, a great diversity of art museums, galleries and street art; the regions is home to\u00a0 <\/span>impressive collections of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Realist, Art Nouveau and\u00a0noucentista.<\/p>\n\nAn art historian will guide you through the key sites of Picasso\u00eds formative years in Barcelona. Retrace\u00a0the footsteps of Picasso\u00eds early years on an original and thought-provoking itinerary: glimpse the site of his first atelier, where in 1897 he painted \u00ecScience and Charity\u00ee; visit Els 4 Gats Caf\u00c8, whose doors still remain open and where artists, writers and intellects\u00a0challenged\u00a0the status quo and Picasso held his first public exhibition; La Llotja, the art academy where a teenage Picasso excelled beyond his peers; and Aviny\u00dbn Street, whose name and raucous ambience gave life to his earth shattering 1907 work \u00ecLes Demoiselles d\u00edAviny\u00dbn\u00ee, ushering in a\u00a0new paradigm\u00a0in 20th century art: Cubism.<\/li>\n Together with Jacob Vilat\u00db, direct great nephew of Pablo Picasso, and himself a budding international artist based in Barcelona visit the Picasso Museum, gain an understanding of Picasso\u00eds works, backstory & inspiration through a set of unique and colorful anecdotes shared by a direct member of the family. Unlike the Picasso Museum in Paris, the originality of Museu Picasso comes from its impressive permanent collection of over 4000 pieces. The pieces trace the evolution of his work chronologically; you\u00edll witness some of his lesser know early works, artwork from the Blue Period, and paintings from the mature cubist era.<\/li>\n Join a Dal\u00cc expert and unravel the life & \u00fauvre of the Surrealist genius on an unforgettable guided tour through the world famous Dal\u00cc Museum in Figueres, Spain. A daring figure since his earliest days, Salvador Dal\u00cc quickly became the face of Surrealism, his non-conformist behavior and audacious public persona challenging society, uprooting pop culture and changing the way we perceive art. through the museum Dal\u00cc designed during his lifetime, we look beyond the artists\u00ed widely known works and delve into 8 decades of brilliant artistic output. The Dal\u00cc Museum is undoubtedly one of the most unique art spaces in all of Europe. The collection houses the entirety of the artist\u00eds \u00fauvre, from early oil paintings and sketches to mature surrealist masterpieces, full-room installations and exhibits.<\/li>\n Get access to The Dal\u00cc house & atelier in Cadaqu\u00c8s, where Dal\u00cc lived and worked from 1930 to 1982, was formerly a small fisherman\u00eds hut. All the rooms have windows of different shapes and proportions framing the same landscape that is a constant point of reference in Dal\u00cc\u00eds work: the Bay of Port Lligat. An immersive, sensorial experience into the labyrinth living quarters of the Surrealist master.<\/li>\n Following a colorful guided walk, in which you\u00edll visit the site of Joan Mir\u00db\u00eds birthplace and childhood neighborhood\u00f1the heart of Barcelona\u00eds Gothic Quarter\u00f1we ascend Montjuic mountain for a private guided tour of the world class Fundaci\u00db Mir\u00db with spectacular city views below. The foundation was founded by Mir\u00db himself and designed by his friend Jose Lluis Sert. Inside, you\u00edll mainly see Mir\u00db\u00eds work which traces his complete artistic trajectory and evolution; from his training in Barcelona to his influences and links with the artistic movements of the 20th century. Fundaci\u00db Joan Mir\u00db houses the largest collection of Mir\u00db\u00eds works: about 200 paintings, 200 sculptures, more than 6200 sketches and notes collected by Mir\u00db throughout his life.<\/li>\n Enter the MACBA, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, an ultra-modern building designed by the American architect Richard Meier. Together with your private guide discover the fascinating background on Museum history as cultural anchor of Raval Quarter in Barcelona\u00eds transformation post 1992 Olympic Games; see the highlights as a combination of permanent & temporary exhibits. This museum mainly exhibits works from Catalonian and Spanish artists from the second half of the 20th century.<\/li>\n Visit the MANC, The National Art Museum of Catalonia, it houses the most extensive collection of Catalan art from the 12th to the 20th Century, making it the perfect museum destination. You will get to see a huge collection of medieval art, probably the best Romanesque collection in the world.<\/li>\n Enter the Museo de arte de Girona, is home to the an important collection of Catalan art. Visitors to the Museum are offered a chronological presentation of pictorial and sculptural works from different periods and in successive styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Realist, Art Nouveau and noucentista), as well as rooms devoted to ceramics, glassware and liturgical art. On the same premises get access to the Saint Catherine\u00eds Hospital, an ancient building once of the most important hospital for the poor, visit the hospital pharmacy, perfectly preserved.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>ARCHITECTURE<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Catalonia with Barcelona at its center has many World Heritage buildings and elegantly combines its historic legacy with the most innovative architecture. From the Gothic quarters to contemporary architects like Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Norman Foster, the different ages have made their mark on a city that bears the indelible stamp of its ancient and innovative home-grown art nouveau movement, modernisme, and its maestros: Gaud\u00cc, Puig i Cadafalch and Dom\u00cbnech I Montaner. Unesco has recognised Barcelona for its outstanding contribution to the development of architecture and building techniques, and with good reason.<\/p>\n
\nWith your private guide discover more than 2,000 years of Barcelona\u00eds cultural, artistic, culinary & architectural legacy. Visit the city\u00eds most emblematic squares and tucked away streets, from the origins of ancient Roman Barcino to the golden age of Gothic splendor; the medieval guilds of the affluent El Borne district, winding alleyways of the ancient Jewish Quarter. Delight in colorful anecdotes & fascinating histories which define this sun-drenched city on the Mediterranean<\/li>\n Your expert guide leads you along Passeig de Gr\u2021cia for an in-depth discovery of the most prominent Modernist mansions and private residences, including Gaud\u00cc masterpieces Casa Batll\u00db and Casa Mil\u2021, and a visit to the interior of Casa Ametller. Explore the life, times, and work of Gaud\u00cc as well as his lesser known contemporaries who together created one of the world\u00eds most dazzling collections of public and private buildings. A backdrop for an immersion in art, architecture & the exhilarating atmosphere in which Gaud\u00cc and his contemporaries re-wrote urban architecture.\u00a0 With 7 UNESCO sites to his name alone, Gaud\u00cc and a handful of brilliant architects created some of the most spectacular artwork of the last century. Modernisme, or Catalan Modernism, formed part of the larger Art Nouveau movement spanning across 20th century Europe from Lisbon to Moscow.<\/li>\n Attend the Sunday morning Mass at at Gaud\u00cc\u00eds masterpiece and resting place, one of the most ambitious and recognizable buildings in the world – La Sagrada Familia:\u00a0 <\/span>a synthesis of Gaud\u00cc\u00eds architectural theory and practice. The initial Neogothic in the crypt and apse evolves toward the parabolic shapes of the towers and the hyperbolic shapes of the vaults, foreseeing that sound has great importance. Upon completion, it will have eighteen towers, the highest reaching 170 meters. Known from its beginnings as the \u00ecCathedral of the Poor\u00ee, because it is an expiatory temple, the ongoing work is financed by anonymous donations.<\/li>\nExplore Girona, an ancient city in Northern Catalonia, stroll through the old town, visit the museums, the historic buildings and its highlights, wander through the streets and squares, the medieval Jewish Quarter and its lush private patios, and discover the 11th century Arabic Baths, beautifully restored medieval baths, one of the best examples in all of Islamic Catalunya, enter one of the most important Romanesque churches in all of Catalonia.<\/li>\n Enter the The Palau de la M\u02d9sica Catalana, built between 1905 and 1908 by the modernist architect Llu\u00ccs Dom\u00cbnech i Montaner, financed by popular subscription. The building is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Barcelona, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Art Nouveau, the only concert venue in this style to be listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO which today represents an essential landmark in the cultural and social life of Catalonia. Get access to the backstage for a meet&greet with Maestro and musicians for a behind the scene experience.<\/li>\n Explore Barcelona under the lenses of\u00a0 <\/span>Contemporary architecture, a carefully designed itinerary with an architect will give you access to new contemporary projects, Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Norman Foster.<\/li>\nEnter the Montserrat Benedictine monastery and Basilica, Catalonia\u00eds most important religious retreat, perched half way up the mountain and sheltered by its peaks, the history of Montserrat is fascinating and started in 880 when a small group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains. The monastery was founded in the 11th century, still functions to this day with over 70 monks, and the initial construction of the basilica began in the 16th century. At 1,236 metres above the valley floor, is ideally located to play an important role in the cultural and spiritual life of Catalonia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/mask><\/g><\/g><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\nNature can be found all around Catalonia: in the mountain chains, posidonia beds, the wetlands and the beach forests… and just minutes from the main cities are authentic natural gems, some of which are registered as Natural Parks.<\/p>\n
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\nDiscover Cadaqu\u00c8s, a small fishing town known to many as one of the most symbolic places in the province of Girona. The picturesque town became a popular retreat for some of the most famous European artists like Lu\u00ccs Bu\u00d2el, Marcel Duchamp and of course, Salvador Dal\u00cc, who famously declared his hometown Cadaqu\u00c8s the most beautiful village in the world.<\/p>\n
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\nExplore The Cap de Creus Natural Park, home to an endless amount of beautiful landscape, this natural park will be sure to amaze you. Due to the effects of erosion, its structures and outcrops make up a whimsical landscape that you won\u00edt find anywhere else. These extraordinary forms were a source of inspiration and subject matter for works by Salvador Dal\u00cc. The breathtaking views of the rocky cliffs and hidden coves of the wild coastline will most certainly remain in your memory after you leave.<\/p>\n
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\nDiscover the scenic beauty of Montserrat, a mountain, a unique Natural Park, and a massive rock over 4000 feet high, visible for miles, with weird shapes and rounded peaks that jut into the sky; there are paths, stairs, caves, chapels and hermitages scattered over the mountain, extraordinary landscapes and wonderful views.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nEach spring the streets of Girona fill with colour as the city hosts it\u00eds annual flower festival\u00a0Girona Temps de Flors, be part of this feast for the senses. The festival takes place in the historic city centre and medieval Jewish quarter. Every May for the last 67 years, the medieval gem of Girona comes alive in color and spectacle with more than 100 magnificent floral installations. Discover spaces otherwise closed to the public, including access to intimate corners of the Cathedral, the church of Sant Mart\u00cc and several private medieval patios and courtyards throughout the Gothic and medieval Jewish Quarters.<\/p>\n
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\nImmerse in the floral design art, an internationally acclaimed floral designer will privately show you his mastery and lead you to the creation of your own bouquet.<\/p>\n
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\nWith an expert botanist visit the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens on the Mediterranean. At the top of steep cliffs running along the sea, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views over the coastline and get to know more than four thousand plant species, most of them exotic ones, as well as several specimens that are extraordinary because of their age or size.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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