CONJUNT MONUMENTAL DE LA PLAÇA DEL REI/
MUSEU D'HISTORIA DE LA CIUTAT
Pl. del Rei
Metro: Jaume I (L4)
Tel: 93 315 1111
Hrs: Jun-Sep: Tue-Sat/ Mar-Sab, 10:00-20:00; Sun/ Dom, 10:00-15:00. Hrs Oct-May: Tue-Sat/ Mar-Sab, 10:00-14:00/16:00-20:00; Sun/ Dom, 10:00-15:00
Admission: Museum / museu, 4€; students/estudiantes 2.50€

The museum is a representation of the history of Barcelona, from the Roman times through to the birth of the Gothic era. The highlight of the visit is the descent into the beautifully preserved underground Roman city; the most expansive underground display in Europe (43,000sq ft). Intricate details can still be seen in the remains, most particularly in the mosaic on the floor of a wealthy Roman house. The centrpiece of the Gothic area is the immense semi-circular stone arches of the banqueting chamber, used for parliamentary meetings. The chamber is believed to be the largest constructed in Europe.