Museu Frederic Marès
Art gallery in Barcelona, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Museu Frederic Marès [muˈzɛw fɾəðəˈɾiɡ məˈɾɛs] is an art and sculpture museum in the Palau Reial Major in Barcelona, Spain.[1][2][3]
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Established | 1946 (1946) |
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Location | Plaça de Sant Iu, 5–6, Barcelona, Spain |
Coordinates | 41.384201°N 2.176698°E / 41.384201; 2.176698 |
Type | art gallery |
Public transit access | Jaume I |
Website | www |
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The Museu contains thousands of items from the collection of sculptor Frederic Marès.[1] Located near the Barcelona Cathedral, the museum collection includes statuary from pre-Roman times through to the first half of the Twentieth Century, with a particular emphasis on medieval Christian art, and a separate 'Collector's Cabinet' of artisan items such as fans and keys.