Museu Maritim
This impressive museum, housed within the medieval royal shipyards, the Drassanes Reials, tells the story of Barcelona’s maritime history from its origins as the Roman trading port Barcino up to the 21st century. Instigated by Jaume I and built between 1255 and 1378, these shipyards were so vast that thirty galleys could be built at a time; as a result, the crown of Aragón became one of the most powerful naval forces in the Mediterranean. The museum makes excellent use of the enormous space, with intelligently mounted exhibits that bring that history to life. Highlights include a full-size replica of the flagship La Real commanded by Don Juan of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, and the three-masted schooner Santa Eulàlia that’s moored across the street. Don’t miss the 19th century wooden submarine displayed in the courtyard. The waters of the Mediterranean used to lap at the front door of this building—the sea has gradually receded.
This impressive museum, housed within the medieval royal shipyards, the Drassanes Reials, tells the story of Barcelona’s maritime history from its origins as the Roman trading port Barcino up to the 21st century. Instigated by Jaume I and built between 1255 and 1378, these shipyards were so vast that thirty galleys could be built at a time; as a result, the crown of Aragón became one of the most powerful naval forces in the Mediterranean. The museum makes excellent use of the enormous space, with intelligently mounted exhibits that bring that history to life. Highlights include a full-size replica of the flagship La Real commanded by Don Juan of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, and the three-masted schooner Santa Eulàlia that’s moored across the street. Don’t miss the 19th century wooden submarine displayed in the courtyard. The waters of the Mediterranean used to lap at the front door of this building—the sea has gradually receded.
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