When you think of Spanish art, few figures are as prominent as Pablo Picasso. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born in M\u00e1laga, he spent much of his formative teenage years in Barcelona and held the Catalan capital close to his heart throughout his life. In fact, when the idea of a Picasso Museum was first proposed, it was the artist himself who suggested Barcelona as its location, donating many works from his own private collection. That makes the city an essential stop for anyone who wants to understand the modern master. But with over 4,000 <\/span>paintings in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona<\/span>, and a focus on lesser-known works, it\u2019s hard to know where to start. Don\u2019t worry: we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Edgardo W. Olivera<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Barcelona Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Queues at peak times can last for over an hour. We highly recommend buying tickets online in advance. That way, you can spend more time looking at the <\/span>paintings in the Picasso Museum<\/span> and less time waiting in line. If that\u2019s not possible, try to come first thing in the morning or in the final hours before closing midweek. Though the museum is free on Thursday evenings and on the first Sunday of every month, bear in mind that many other bargain-hunters will have the same idea. Once you\u2019re in, the museum is organized chronologically, making it easy to follow the development of Picasso\u2019s genius.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n