Carrer de la Plata, 4 (La Plata Street), Barcelona
Following the enthusiastic reception of his artwork "The First Communion" at the Third Exhibition of Arts and Artistic Industries in Barcelona in 1896, Picasso's father decided to rent a workshop for him. Located at No. 4 of La Plata Street in the Ribera neighborhood, it was conveniently close to their family home on La Mercè Street.
It was in this humble workshop where a young Picasso, aged 15 or 16, created many of his early masterpieces, including the renowned "Science and Charity". The painting depicted his sister Lola, portrayed as sick in bed, with his father posing as the attending doctor. This highly realistic artwork even won a prize at an exhibition in Madrid, triumphing over some of Spain's most accomplished artists.
Presently, the location of Picasso's former workshop has transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel known as Serras Hotel. Paying homage to the artist, the hotel features a Picasso Suite, allowing guests to immerse themselves in an atmosphere that celebrates the legacy of the iconic painter.
It was in this humble workshop where a young Picasso, aged 15 or 16, created many of his early masterpieces, including the renowned "Science and Charity". The painting depicted his sister Lola, portrayed as sick in bed, with his father posing as the attending doctor. This highly realistic artwork even won a prize at an exhibition in Madrid, triumphing over some of Spain's most accomplished artists.
Presently, the location of Picasso's former workshop has transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel known as Serras Hotel. Paying homage to the artist, the hotel features a Picasso Suite, allowing guests to immerse themselves in an atmosphere that celebrates the legacy of the iconic painter.
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Sight Name: Carrer de la Plata, 4 (La Plata Street)
Sight Location: Barcelona, Spain (See walking tours in Barcelona)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Barcelona, Spain (See walking tours in Barcelona)
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Walking Tours in Barcelona, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Barcelona
Creating your own self-guided walk in Barcelona is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Gothic Quarter Walking Tour
A walk through the Gothic Quarter – Barcelona’s oldest part, dating from the Roman era – is like a journey through time. The typical Roman grid plan is still visible in the quarter's layout. Only a few roads are open for car traffic, so there is little in the way of enjoying the narrow, atmospheric streets filled with high-quality architecture, numerous boutiques, and coffee shops.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Montjuic Walking Tour
Montjuic is a hill in Barcelona which offers a variety of great attractions of historic, cultural, and architectural value. Here, you can watch a spectacular water show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, visit the place where matadors faced the bulls in the past, and explore the ancient Montjuic Castle with its breathtaking views.
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
A convenient start point, Placa d'Espanya is the second... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
Barcelona Food Tasting Walking Tour
No one should visit Barcelona without making an attempt to get acquainted with some of Spain’s best food – Catalan food. An abundance of fresh fish and superb meat, a plethora of great vegetables, plus local inventiveness, have produced a very diverse, distinctive and delicious cuisine, including the famous (and trendy) tapas dishes.
Follow this self-guided walk to treat your taste buds in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Follow this self-guided walk to treat your taste buds in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Barcelona Introduction Walking Tour
According to legend, Barcelona was founded by the mythological Greek hero Hercules on one of his expeditions, when a storm hit his boats. The first eight boats managed to escape without damage, but the ninth was lost at sea. Hercules found his lost friends some days later on the coast, all safe and sound. The boat's crew, taken by the beauty of the coastal landscape, decided to stay. On that... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
La Ribera Walking Tour
La Ribera is a culturally rich, historic area of Barcelona’s Old Town; somewhat less touristy than the Gothic Quarter (which one should really visit as well) and quite unspoiled, authentic and pretty. Centuries ago, it was a very well-to-do neighborhood inhabited by aristocrats, merchants, wealthy sailors, and Jewish money-lenders. Today, it is regarded as the Soho of Barcelona – a popular... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Picasso's Barcelona Walking Tour
Pablo Picasso – the great Spanish painter and sculptor – developed his style in Barcelona where he spent the formative years of his life, from the ages of 14 to 23. It is said that when the master spoke nostalgically of home, he actually meant the Catalonian capital, despite having been born in Malaga.
This self-guided walk will take you to the Picasso Museum, the bar-restaurant and the art... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
This self-guided walk will take you to the Picasso Museum, the bar-restaurant and the art... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
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