Frederic Mares Museum (Museu Frederic Mares)
7 expert reviews
“In a town with no shortage of quirky museums, this might be the most idiosyncratic.”
– The Telegraph
Frommer's
"One of the biggest repositories of medieval sculpture in the region is found in this interesting museum, situated behind the cathedral." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the wildest collections of historical curios lies inside this vast medieval complex, once part of the royal palace of the counts of Barcelona." Full review
Fodor's
"Here... you can browse for hours among the miscellany assembled by the early-20th-century sculptor-collector Frederic Marès." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This museum is home to an iimpresive collection by the sculptor Frederic Marès." Full review
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Don't miss the games room, the smoking room and the female hall.
Condé Nast Traveler
"A sculptor’s exhibit of his own work, along with massive personal collections of everyday objects (keys, spectacles, jewelry) and religious artifacts." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Frederic Marès was a sculptor by trade but he was also an inveterate collector... the museum’s upper floors—called the Collector’s Cabinet—are crammed with 17 rooms of quirky treasures." Full review