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Barcelona is home to as many as 55 museums staging art, history, architecture, science, sports, war etc. in its richest forms and grandeur. The museums are popular as many throng each year discovering facts that they had never known before. There is no better way to know about a country and its yesteryear other than a museum. Caixa Forum, Barcelona is one such place that deserves to be explored. CaixaForum, a cultural centre belongs to the Fundació "La Caixa". This museum finds place in the Modernist Casa Ramona. And this was nothing but a former textile factory. The design of this museum is out of the ordinary, thanks to architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The striking most part of the venue is the main entrance designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. Caixa Forum, Barcelona is a happening place. You can always catch a sight of some of the great exhibitions that take place all year round. Exhibitions in the likes of Rodin, Turner and scores of contemporary events occur here. These events are eye opening as we unearth facts never told before. The Foundations Contemporary Art Collection of Caixa Forum is something to look forward to. And the Henry Moore exhibition must also be checked out; it is an exhibition, which is one of its own kinds. If that’s not enough then Caixa Forum, Barcelona also brings to you courses and seminars and cultural events on top of that. Caixa Forum accommodates 3,000 m2 of exhibition space, a 350-seat auditorium and not to mention an exceptional mediateca. It just goes to show how much this museum has in the offering to add your knowledge level. Caixa Forum, Barcelona reveals everything about the cultural background of the place. It is a must visit place for tourists, as it encompasses all things under one shade.
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