This absolute must (top), opened in 1963, houses the most extensive collection (4,251 paintings) from Pablo Picasso’s formative years. Spread across five contiguous medieval stone mansions, three of which boast permanent collections and two temporary exhibitions, this museums is proof, if we ever needed it, of the depth of Picasso genius. It also illustrates the artist’s strong relationship with Barcelona, the city where he really developed as an artist. As you move through the rooms, you can take in some of Picasso’s first ever sketches, oils and earliest paintings.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Amit Singh´s post 6 of the Best Museums in Barcelona.
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