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City History Museum (Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat)

Placa del Rei, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
93 256 21 00
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Ranked #21 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Type: History Museums
Traveller Description: The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat at the Plaza del Rei Address: Plaza del Rei, s/n. The History Museum of the City is located beside the Cathedral... more »
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Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Free if you have a barcelona card. Gives you a good idea of the beginnings of the city and let's you tour the ruins underground, which are quite fascinating. One of the more noteworthy museums in the city.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

First, the museum is free after 3pm on Sundays, but what they don't tell you is that you can't get the audio guide even if you want to pay for it. Had I known that, i would have gone on a different day. Another reviewer brought up the issue of not all displays have explanations in English. They also show... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

If this is your first time visiting Barcelona you must spend some time in this historical square. Relax and Enjoy your stay!!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

This museum is wonderful. The ruins are well preserved and the tour excellent. Well worth the visit.

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South Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The Roman archaeological remains are shown to their best advantage by elevated walkways and a very good audio guide system. Visitors can walk around a district of workshops and factories from the 2nd century AD and get an insight into the daily life of the city's inhabitants. Well worth a visit.

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The bulk of this museum is the underground Roman ruins, one of the largest in Europe. I would highly recommend going if you enjoy Roman history.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Maybe ive see one too many sites. I dunno. Brilliant preservation and novel being under the building and not usual open air. It is very nicely done but by the god it's a dull. Needs more artefacts and a bit of humanity. Lacks soul.

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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

If you like history then you would love this place. I cant remember exactly how much it was but recall that it was a cheap way to spend a couple of hours. Great insight into Barcelona's past. Only negative I have is that some of the above ground displays were in Spanish and Catalan only and without being able to... More

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london
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

A lot of the displays did NOT have english translations - a real pity Free after 3pm on Sundays Interesting view of the history of barcelona

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North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

There are extensive underground excavations which are interesting for those interested in archeology and exhibits of artifacts from subsequent periods in Barcelona's history. Well presented for those interested in history. Ticket includes entry into very well-preserved 14th century reception room and chapel in the old royal residence.

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