From the owner: La institución museística, fundada en 1970, por el prestigioso crítico de arte D. Vicente Aguilera…read moreCerni. Uno de los primeros museos dedicados al arte contemporáneo en España, alberga más de 500 obras de arte, que abarcan las diversas corrientes artísticas desde la renovación artística valenciana de los años veinte, pasando por la apertura del arte español de los cincuenta: realismo social, informalismo, constructivismo, expresionismo y abstracción. Los artistas que exponen en el museo son referente de la vanguardia artística de los años 50-80, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. El museo está alojado en un espléndido palacio del siglo XV, ubicado en el casco antiguo de Vilafamés, un pintoresco pueblo del interior de la provincia de Castellón, declarado Bien de Interés Cultural. El museo dispone de un Centro Internacional de Documentación Artística (CIDA), cuyos fondos están integrados por distintas tipologías documentales decidadas por Vicente Aguilera.

I wanted to LOVE this museum, because I love Gaudi's work and was so excited to make the pilgrimage…read moreto his home town. I get that they want to capitalize on Gaudi's fame and there is clearly a growing thirst for more Gaudi, understandably. This place, I thought, was uniquely positioned to tell the story of his early life. They just came up short. The videos were quick/ superficial glimpses that I feel like I could have seen online. The displays lacked anything original-- not so much as a toothpick excavated from his original home or anything from his family. 99% of the architectural models you could have seen in Barcelona at his buildings that are open to public. The audio tour component was different here than the other museum stops in that they 'auto' started when you were in front of something. (Assuming they were working--it didn't work a couple times). All this for €9. Better to put those funds toward a book and wander the streets of Reus with a guide map and look at their beautiful old buildings. This museum would be great IF: they add some original pieces from the family; tell the story in a more organized, chronological order; go deeper & get into the details of his early family-- photos of family, family tree; house where they believe he was born--and if that's gone, where it stood; more examples of the kinds of copper pieces his family created and what their mark/ stamp looked like; examples of the kinds of things he would've studied at architecture school--what was popular at that time; examples of buildings that were standing in his town as he grew up (influences)... All Barcelona gets you so excited about and for more Gaudi, but there is a real opportunity to fill in a lot of gaps. The Gaudi Experience in Barcelona next to the Gothic Cathedral was similarly disappointing.

From the owner: El Gaudí Centre Reus es el homenaje que la ciudad natal de Gaudí dedica a su hijo más universal…read more El único centro de interpretación sobre la vida y la obra de Gaudí. Un nuevo espacio dotado con las infraestructuras más modernas y la última tecnología audiovisual, creado para abrir los sentidos y la mente a nuevas experiencias. Aprenderás a observar, tocar y oír de otra manera. Situado en la Plaça del Mercadal, en pleno centro histórico y comercial de la ciudad, el moderno edificio del Gaudí Centre acoge, además del espacio expositivo de 1.200 m2, la Oficina de Turismo, la tienda y el restaurante.

This round circular tower features in most of the postcard views of Cambrils and has become…read moresomething of a symbol of the town. It was built in the 17th Century as a watchtower to guard against piracy, and appropriately enough now houses the museum of piracy. This is mildly diverting (entry is only EUR1.20, though, so you can't hold them to much) with a few exhibits - mostly swords - although most of it consists of interpretation panels in Spanish and Catalan. (Excellent English translations are available). However, the main excuse for visiting is the circular viewing platform at the top, which provides excellent and attractive views over the harbour and seafront (and to the rear, rather less exciting views over the tourist shops and restaurants).