Barcelona: Ramón Pla Armengol Foundation Guided Tour

Barcelona: Ramón Pla Armengol Foundation Guided Tour

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Take a guided tour of the home of Ramón Pla Armengol and marvel at his daughter's antique furniture collection. Learn about one of Barcelona's most prominent families during the 20th century.

Highlights

Delve into Barcelona's pharmaceutical history and the fight against tuberculosis
Discover one of the most prominent families in Barcelona during the 20th century
Admire one of the most extensive art collections in Europe with over 800 pieces
Enjoy insightful commentary from your guide as you explore this historic house
Hear about the life of Ramón Pla Armengol from his achievements to his exile

Description

Step inside the home of Ramón Pla Armengol and his daughter Nuria to discover the history of this important building in Barcelona during the 20th century. Embark on a guided tour and admire Nuria's extensive furniture collection. During your guided tour, learn about the life of the pharmaceutical pioneer, Ramón Pla Armengol, and how the building was used to produce medicine to combat tuberculosis. Hear about the impact of the civil war on this prominent family and how he was eventually exiled. Then, hear about his daughter, Dr. Nuria Pla, and her passion for culture and the arts. Marvel at her incredible collection of furniture and decorative art objects, with more than 800 pieces dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries.