The museum occupies the rooms of the former Royal Palace of the Counts of Barcelona. The sculptor and collector Frederic Marès, born in 1893 and passed away in 1991, gathered the objects that now make up this collection. The visit spans 17 rooms dedicated to the collector's cabinet, displaying handcrafted works that document daily life since the 15th century. It is an eclectic inventory of pieces that Marès salvaged throughout his career.
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There are 17 rooms; set aside time to observe the details of the handcrafted works in the display cases.
The venue
Museu Frederic Marès
Sculpted stories: Marès' collection in the Gothic Quarter.
Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, the Frederic Marès Museum houses an eclectic and deeply personal collection, a reflection of a singular passion for collecting. Its halls invite an intimate journey through art history and everyday life, bridging the city's past with its vibrant present.
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