Art & Design Trips To Barcelona

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  • Sixth Form & FE College

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Key Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of world-renowned artists like Picasso, Dali and Gaudi
  • Taste local tapas and watch Flamenco dancers
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Whether your focus is Picasso, Dali, Miro or the majestic designs of Gaudi - Barcelona hosts an abundance of architectural wonders, contemporary works and surrealist paintings, nestled amidst its vibrant city streets. 

The city is teeming in architectural grandeur, with major landmarks including the stunning Guell Palace and Parc Guell. Embark on a street art walking tour, where your students will discover that Barcelona's city streets are one big contemporary art gallery, if you know where to look.

The Walking with Gaudi Exhibition Centre showcases a unique collection of the famed artists work, while just 30 minutes from the city centre, the Dali Museum Figueres contains the broadest range of works spanning the artists career. 

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Sample itinerary for a 4 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Flight from UK to Barcelona. Check in to your accommodation

Afternoon

Free time in Barcelona. Visits could include: • Gothic Quarter • the Cathedral • Las Ramblas • Boqueria Market

Evening

Restaurant evening meal

Day 2
Morning

Parc Guell: Antoni Gaudí's fantastical outdoor park, full of flamboyant Modernist touches the architect is famous for.

Afternoon

La Sagrada Familia: one of Gaudí's most famous works in Barcelona. Construction of this iconic church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect. Museu del Disseny: founded in 2014 this museum comprises more than 70,000 objects traditionally classified under the name of decorative or applied arts.

Evening

Free time for sightseeing.

Day 3
Morning

Picasso Museum: With 4,251 works exhibited, this is one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.

Afternoon

Casa Mila (La Pedrera) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only Gaudi interpretation centre in Barcelona. An essential place to visit in order to learn about the architect’s entire body of work and his inspiration.

Evening

Free time for sightseeing.

Day 4
Morning

Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA: Home to more than 5000 abstract, pop culture, figurative, minimalist pieces from the 50s to the present day by artists from around the world, especially South America, Arabian Nations, and Eastern Europe.

Afternoon

Nou Camp: Explore the different parts of the Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona, one of the most famous stadiums in the world.

Evening

Depart for Barcelona airport. Flight from Barcelona to UK.

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Educational Visits In Barcelona

Other Art & Design Visits

  • Casa Batlló
    Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces. Hidden behind the exceptional modernista façade are refined architectural details and the insight of an artistic legend – providing an opportunity to explore the life of Gaudi and his work.
  • Museu D’art Contemporani (Macba)
    The vast white Museu D’Art Contemporani is a temple to modern art. There is always a variety of exhibitions on at the museum but has regular exhibitions from Antoni Tàpies, Miquel Barceló and a host of other contemporary artists.
  • Fundació Antoni Tàpies
    The Fundació was created in 1984 by Antoni Tàpies to promote the study of modern art. The museum combines the organisation of temporary exhibitions with lectures and film seasons to give students a better understanding of contemporary art and culture. The architecture of the museum alone remains one of the earliest examples of Modernism that combines exposed brick with iron.
  • Dali Theatre Museum – Figueres
    This well-known museum is the final resting place of Salvador Dali and has the biggest collection of his work. It contains a variety of pieces from his career including paintings, sculptures, furniture and 3D collages.
  • Museu Nacional D’art De Catalunya (MNAC)
    This museum holds a vast collection of Catalan art, from Romanesque and Gothic through to Renaissance and Modern Art. Some artists that are featured at this museum are Diego Velázquez, El Grecco, Picasso, Gaudi and Dali.

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Other Cultural Visits

  • Montjuic
    Montjuic gives students the opportunity to see magnificent views of the city. The site was regenerated for the 1992 Olympics and is now home to a number of tourist attractions – including the Olympic Stadium. The area also has museums and parks for students to explore.
  • Gothic Quarter
    This old town is the historic quarter of the city. Here you can wander around the small streets and explore the shops or admire the architecture from one of the many restaurants.
  • Port Vell
    Port Vell is located on the harbour and is a recently developed area of Barcelona. It has a great range of shops and tapas restaurants as well as the IMAX cinema and the Aquarium.
  • Flamenco Show
    A flamenco show gives students a true taste of Spain. Full of colour and passion, the show is a true cultural experience for students of all ages.

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