This museum's permanent collection describes the city's history from Roman times to the present day. It's located in a beautiful 16th-century mansion with an attractive central courtyard, the casa Clariana-Padellás. The fascinating underground tour takes you along paved Roman roads through the remains of Roman houses, bathrooms, and sewers, then up to the old city walls. You can also see historical documents from several centuries that illustrate the evolution of the town, including plans, sketches, models, and drawings. Also worth visiting is the nearby Capella de Santa Àgata on the other side of the Plaça del Rei. The view of the old town's labyrinthine streets from the top of the Torre del Rey Martí is unbeatable.
Situated on street carrer de la Cendra, JazzSi Club is mainly known to host jazz events and workshops. Besides Jazz, you'll also find a smattering of rock and blues in the club's programming. The venue has a formidable following among music-lovers and considered to be one of the finest int he city. The Mediterranean food served here, further enhances the mood of the patrons.
While competition for the most outstanding religious structure in Barcelona is high given architectural masterpieces like the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral, this basilica is quite spectacular. It was built between 1329 CE and 1384 CE, giving visitors a glimpse into Gothic history and serving as an important stop along any tour of the Barri Gòtic. The austere Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar boasts a lovely 15th-century stained-glass window shaped like a rosette, as well as impressive sculptures on the facade and tympanum. Mass is held in the Santísimo chapel except on Sundays when it is held in the main altar. Mass is regularly conducted in Catalan, as well as in Spanish on select days.
The Fundació Foto Colectania was founded in 2002 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting exquisite photographic works. The foundation frequently puts on exhibitions, conferences and other events centered around photography. In addition to the events, the foundation has a collection of over 2000 works from 1950 to the present. The public has free access to the foundation's library and the entire collection, where guests can view splendid works by Juan Redon and Paco Gomez.
Existing since the year 1998, Sant Boi de Llobregat Museum comprises the ancient Roman baths, Can Barraquer, Benviure tower and Can Torrents. The museum is home to permanent exhibits including Rafael Casanova i el seu temps and Sant Boi and Temps i espai. Several temporary exhibitions are also found inside the museum. Sant Boi's Roman baths, one of the museum's most striking features, date back to the 2nd Century but have been wonderfully preserved. Excavated in the year 1953, the baths became a part of the museum in the year 1998.
Housed in a beautiful 16th-century building that's nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, a place for all things Cannabis. The collection here consists of thousands of exhibits that regale visitors with the history of Cannabis production, it's medicinal and ritualistic use, as well as numerous artifacts, photographs, and paintings. Some artifacts and exhibits amazingly date back to the 15th Century. A highlight of the place is the beautiful stained glass windows of the museum's main room. A visit to the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum is sure to be an enlightening experience and should not be missed.