Montcada 20 · Banys Vells 13, 08003, Barcelona
Palau Dalmases Art Gallery
ART Gallery | 17th Century Palace
Art & Crafts Displays
Art events, experiences
Banys Vells 13, in the heart of BCN
ArteViva is not simply about exhibiting works of art,
but to immerse yourself in an experience that involves all the senses.
Our space is designed to allow visitors to interact with the works, explore different techniques and styles, and connect directly with the art.
In addition to our gallery, we offer events and activities that involve the community and visitors, creating a dynamic and enriching environment, spreading art to a wide range of people, both from the corporate world, local people, tourists, and art lovers.
The Palau Dalmases
The history of the origins of this Palace dates back to the Middle Ages (12th century). Owned by the medieval church, it passed during the Modern Age to great families of Barcelona, such as the Boixadors and the Grimau, then it was renovated and grew. The house was badly damaged due to bombing during the siege of Barcelona in 1697 and was abandoned. Finally, in 1698, the owners sold it in a ruined state to Pau Dalmases Castells (after whom it is named), who built the house again, with smooth stone walls and important sculptural decoration, in which his son, the intellectual Pau Ignasi Dalmases, one of the most interesting characters in Barcelona, was known for being a great cultural promoter of the time.
The Palau Dalmases "one of the most important baroque buildings in Barcelona"