Carrer Montcada in Barcelona and what you shouldn't miss here

Carrer Montcada in Barcelona It is one of the busiest streets in the district. the born ve Old town.

The history of this street is as rich as the nobility that resided here. in the Middle Ages she began to build her magnificent palaces showing the best of Catalan Gothic. And yet, from the outside, many of them would not even guess what magnificent courtyards are hidden behind their walls. 

The palaces of Carrer Montcada hide many secrets... 

Many palaces on this street have today cultural monument status and instead of the residences of wealthy Barcelona families, you will find public museums and galleries. 

The most famous stop on Carrer Motcada is of course a museum Pablo PicassoBut there are many more places to explore – and that's exactly what I want to share with you in this article: what other places in Barcelona you shouldn't miss on this street? 

What to see and where to stop on Carrer Montcada

(I mention the individual stops in the order in which they follow each other when you go from south to north, i.e. from the sea)

• Santa Maria del Mar – you can start your tour of the entire street here. This "folk" church, built in the spirit of Catalan Gothic, is dedicated to the sea and sailors and will certainly captivate you with its airy architecture. 
• The Xampanyet is a legendary place if you want to taste delicious tapas or sparkling cava. Reservations are not accepted here and the place is often full, so you need to be patient. Alternatively, I recommend stopping by the bar restaurant next door, Bodega La Puntual, which also offers excellent local dishes. 
• Palau Dalmases is a stylish space with a baroque courtyard on Carrer Montcada, which today attracts visitors mainly for its flamenco performances. Every day at 17:30 PM, 18:45 PM, 20:00 PM and 21:15 PM, performances full of dancing, singing and guitars begin here. 
• Moco Museum Barcelona is another popular museum hidden in one of the palaces on Carrer Montcada. Before entering, you will undoubtedly be captivated by the photogenic courtyard and then the works of modern artists such as Basquiat, Haring, Hirst, Warhol or even Banksy (although his works are MUCH better his museum nearby, etc.).
• Picasso Museum (Picasso Museum) is rightfully the most visited attraction on Carrer Montcada. The museum is spread over five large palaces and will introduce you mainly to Picasso's early works. There is also a good café, Café Pablo. 
• Ethnographic Museum (Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món) can be found in the Palau del Marquès de Lió, which was once home to several wealthy Barcelona families; today it is an ethnographic museum with collections of works from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. 
• St. Mark's Chapel (Capella d'en Marcús, map) At the very end of the street (behind Carrer de la Princesa) is something that most tourists miss. In fact, on a small square you will find a nice Romanesque chapel from the 12th century. It's just a shame that most of the time you can't get inside and you have to enjoy it only from the outside. 
• And the last tip I tested is Pla's Bar, a small, cozy tapas bar with a pleasant homely atmosphere and good cuisine. 

The picturesque courtyard of Palau Dalmases

A few of my recommendations for visiting...

Sure, it's a bit strange to give tips for visiting one specific street, but let's get to it: 

• The best way to get here is on foot. If you would like to use public transport, take the metro to Jaume I or Barceloneta stations (both metro stops L4)
• I've mentioned it before, but I'll say it again - this street is really busy, so expect a lot of people during peak hours. As elsewhere, if you want to avoid it, get here in the morning between 09:00-11:00. 
• The amount of people is of course also a liability for all the businesses, bars and restaurants that are located here. It is difficult to avoid it, this is one of the tourist arteries in the city. Where possible, make reservations in advance. El Xampanyet cannot do it, but Bar del Pla may be able to. The same applies to museum tickets. 
• In addition to all the places mentioned above, don't hesitate to visit the various small galleries and shops located on the street, you can often buy some nice things. souvenir.