Barcelona is an ideal destination for many types of visitors, thanks to its rich offers for tourists of all tastes. There are many impressive museums in the capital city, so many, in fact, that visiting them takes several days. This time we would like to talk about the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as MACBA. It is a must for any traveler, but especially for art enthusiasts. Do you plan to stay at our boutique hotel near El Raval? Then you are lucky: this wonderful museum is just a few steps away.

MACBA Museum in Barcelona
What MACBA has to offer

The building that houses the MACBA was built in the 90s according to the geometric vision of the architect Richard Meier. Light is key to the conception of this museum. Inside, they are welcomed by bright rooms that take you to a circuit that begins with the abstraction of the 50s and continues at the forefront of the decades that follow, characterized by movements such as photorealism and the poetic experience. Finally, we come to the 80s, where the currents that react against minimalism dominate.

The MACBA collection includes around 5,000 local, national and international works of art. Latin American and Eastern European artists stand out, although they are certainly not the only ones. The museum has a place for all perspectives: North Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East.

MACBA Museum in Barcelona
Practical museum information: prices and how to get there

Since it first opened its doors in 1995, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art has become one of the main attractions of the Catalan capital. Its convenient central location (close to the Universitat, Liceu and Catalunya metro stations) makes getting there a breeze. In addition, it is not far from other emblematic places such as the La Boquería Market and the Plaza de Catalunya.

Admission costs € 11, but every Saturday admission is free between 4p.m. and 8p.m.

The museum is open every day except Tuesday. During the week and on Saturdays it is open from 10a.m. to 8p.m., while on Sundays it is open from 10a.m. to 3p.m. You can access the museum through Plaça dels Àngels, 1. Don’t miss the MACBA during your stay at our boutique hotel in the center of Barcelona!

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The best way to get better at photography is start by taking your camera everywhere. If you leave your house, your camera leaves with you. The only exception is if you’re planning for a weekend bender — then probably leave it at home. Other than that, always have it slung over your shoulder. It would probably help to get an extra battery to carry in your pocket. I’ve got three batteries. One in my camera, one in my pocket, one in the charger. When it dies, swap them all.

For me, the most important part of improving at photography has been sharing it. Sign up for an Exposure account, or post regularly to Tumblr, or both. Tell people you’re trying to get better at photography. Talk about it. When you talk about it, other people get excited about it. They’ll come on photo walks with you. They’ll pose for portraits. They’ll buy your prints, zines, whatever. I’ve got a Fujifilm X100s. It runs about $1300.

It’s easily the best camera I’ve ever owned. I take care of it as best as I can, but I don’t let taking care of it impact the photography. Let me elaborate on that a bit better. You’ll get better at each section of what we talked about slowly. And while you do, you’ll be amazed at how much easier it all is and how the habit forms.

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