About Espai Carmen Thyssen
Comment by Bravissima about Espai Carmen Thyssen:
Located in the beautiful Costa Brava, the Espai Carmen Thyssen, housed in the ancient monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, is an exceptional place to enjoy culture and art. It offers a unique environment that merges the history of the monastery with an impressive collection of works from renowned artists, including Sorolla and Picasso.
With temporary exhibitions that always generate excitement, visitors highlight:
- A luxurious space to enjoy art.
- A magical place that invites reflection and creativity.
- Friendly and helpful staff at every visit.
- A well-maintained atmosphere that respects the history of the location.
- Interesting exhibitions in an emblematic building that enrich the visitor's experience.
The Espai Carmen Thyssen is undoubtedly a must-visit for those looking to immerse themselves in art in a privileged setting.
Espai Carmen Thyssen: Reviews
Fantastic experience:
A very suitable place to create the Carmen Thyssen space
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A luxury space to enjoy luxury art
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Positive experience: A bit overpriced (8 euros) for a small exhibition. Cannot visit the entire monastery. Still nicely maintained.
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The place is superb.
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I expected to see a greater number of exclusive artwork from the Carmen Thyssen collection. In total, there are two exhibition floors and a courtyard with relevant sculptures (one of them is by Eduardo Chillida). On the first floor, there are ancient pieces that belonged to the Monastery, a room dedicated to Antonio Tapies, a sculpture by Josep Clarà, two rooms of objects found in the Iberian settlement of Guixols, and others from the Roman period. On the upper floor, there are several rooms with a photographic exhibition of live concerts by different artists.
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Positive experience:
Nice space to enjoy art and culture
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A magical place where the historical weight of the Dominican past of the monastery merges with the magnetic load of these contemporary sculptures and their relationship, among the works, with the Spanish art paintings from the Carmen Thyssem collection.
We went with a guide who gave us a beautiful southern k among these works. We started with a Head by Jaume Plensa that welcomes us from the street. Followed by a huge black and red marble Dracula pole. The Queen Mariana made of Amber in Resin or a collection of flying Angels with striking colors.
What impacted me the most visually and conceptually was the work of Nei Alberti in the refectory. Magical
The outdoor space is sublime. The interaction of the works combines with the decay of the space and the power of nature. It has been beautiful. The work of the poet's house in that corner under the balconies of the abbot's house... charming! The face of the baby sleeping among the plants or Chillida's embrace. Gerard Mas's sheep... in short, a wonderful space
I definitely recommend going on a guided tour!
The staff is friendly and very willing. I still miss facilities at the Space like a reception, a shop, or resting areas, but this beautiful project looks very promising!
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I went to see the exhibition of the photographer Francesc Fabregas. I liked it a lot
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Lovely place with a wonderful Sorolla Expo! But not just that… Very rich museum on various topics in San Feliu de Guíxols. I will go back there soon to treat my eyes
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It's a privilege to have exhibitions of this level so close.
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Very beautiful and full of history.
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Magnificent experience.
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Great
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It's not bad, but I expected it to be bigger and have more exhibitions.
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Every year we visit the summer temporary exhibition and we have always liked it. Don’t miss it if you have the opportunity. In the shop you will find a good souvenir or a good gift. Kindness of the reception and security staff. We hope that the construction of the Museum becomes a reality as soon as possible.
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A space to inspire creativity
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A recommended place to visit on a summer afternoon strolling through Sant Feliu de Guixols
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Interesting and recommended
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It has interesting things
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Culture, 100%
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I have visited it twice and both exhibitions I have seen have pleased me a lot. The visit is worth it and if it is guided, even better.
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In winter, a solitary museum. Magnificent.
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Museum of Impressionist paintings
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Interesting, you have to take the audio guide for an extra €1 to listen to the history of the monks and the history of the village, very interesting. Visit €2
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The Thyssen Space, once the City Council has finally fixed the land for the Museum, will be fantastic.
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The Museum of home.
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Interesting only..
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Good exhibition, although the visitor space of the towers is a bit neglected.
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Nice location and you can enjoy very good exhibitions
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Interesting. Two excellent paintings by Sorolla. Picasso, portraits of Jacqueline.
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A lot of mixing styles in a small area. The monastery is interesting to see.
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A place to visit in San Feliu not only for the paintings, but also for the history of the town.
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Beautiful collections
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Better than other years
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A very well preserved museum and a good exhibition
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Positive experience:
The exhibitions are always quite weak
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Positive experience:
I have missed more works
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Fantastic experience:
Collections of various artists very interesting
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Magnificent proposal, as aside from the paintings, you can see what the monastery was like with its history, in addition to that of Sant Feliu. The downside is that they close very early.
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For me, it's fantastic, a space where you can enjoy paintings and the beauty of a building.
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Positive experience:
A bit short of a play, and not exceptional. You should take the opportunity to see the cork museum in the same venue.
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Good collection of the collection.
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Very interesting both the exhibited works and the entire space that can be visited
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Picture museum that is good, changes the exhibitions every year
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Small very nice exhibition in a very pleasant place. Picasso/Sorolla!
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Quick visit to the city, but very good restaurants.
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Excellent
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The ideal place to display these paintings.
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Improvement needed
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Positive experience:
Various exhibition rooms and a museum, well arranged and organized, are housed in the beautiful building of the old monastery. A must-visit to the Tower of Smoke.
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Fantastic experience: Loved the historical significance that was offered in the ancient monastery. The local art along with the pieces from some of the most world renowned painters made the visit priceless.
Positive experience:
It did not meet my expectations
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I liked the annex exhibitions more than the collection.
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Positive experience:
Museum within the old monastery of St. Feliu. In 4 floors; 2 of them are Thissen space and the rest are other exhibitions. Interesting.
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Splendid
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A museum space that surprised us, not only for the exhibition we thought we would visit. Various permanent exhibitions can also be visited, for example about the cork industry, which was extremely important during the 19th century, archaeology of the site, and a surprising route through the medieval towers of the building. It was really a well-spent afternoon. Perhaps the entrance fee is somewhat excessive.
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Positive experience:
Good overall, but I miss more works. Definitely, there should be an expansion and a permanent museum space dedicated to Catalan painters.
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Poor the current exhibition, only 3 Sorollas, the theme is somewhat saved by Picasso. I liked Manolo Garcia's work and the photos of the cantaores.
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Fantastic experience:
Great!!!
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Positive experience:
The paintings are good, a bit sparse, but as always with exquisite taste, in a spectacular building environment.
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A magnificent exhibition 'From Sorolla to Picasso and Valdés' and very well explained!
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Beautiful. Well explained. Perhaps a bit lacking.
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Good temporary exhibitions in an old convent
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I think there are not enough paintings by Sorolla
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Positive experience:
Good exhibition of Sorolla, Picasso, Valdes, and Julian Opie
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It’s very great, there are people who take good care that you have a good time during your visit, it’s a very beautiful and well-kept place.
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The space is beautiful. The current expo does not match the title.
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Fantastic experience: The exhibition is great and the venue as well but the organisation is really unfriendly in the way to treat the customers. We deserved a discount, which was not mentioned to us when buying the tickets at the entrance. We found out later by reading one of the leaflets given and when leaving we went to speak at the cashier. We were told incredibly that we would have had to say it when buying the tickets. Completely against the customer's interest. Does it make sense to set up a discount for customers based on some requirements and since the customer does not know it and no one tells him/her, it is not applied? Really nonsense!
Positive experience:
Interesting and recommended
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The space was good, we went for the appeal of Sorolla, and that has indeed been an appeal... disappointment in not seeing more than 3 paintings by Sorolla and the theme of Iconography was not clear to us.
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Positive experience:
Place to go, it's the tourist office
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Fantastic experience:
Excellent environment to enjoy art.
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I loved the museum in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
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Occupying an emblematic building in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, adjacent to the Monastery of Porta Ferrada, it is another reason to visit this coastal town. The ever-changing content of the museum, with its thematic exhibitions of great interest, gives the city a cultural plus that goes beyond enjoying its beaches and the sun of the Costa Brava.
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Fantastic experience:
The monastery is the most suitable place for the exhibition of paintings and others.
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Bread-making and kite-making workshop, a great experience, YOU ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE!!!
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Good collection
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Ideal.
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Recommended for both adults and children, to all who enjoy art, don't miss visiting it.
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It is very nice during the flowering season. But there is still much to be done
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Wonderful to have this in your city
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Wonderful museum
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Positive experience: Nice team
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Great temporary exhibitions in a privileged location on the Costa Brava. Definitely worth it.
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Good, but very impersonal...
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Fantastic experience:
Very good exhibitions. First class!!!!
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Fantastic experience:
Very good service and excellent open and cultural space
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Positive experience:
A must-visit place!
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A small, cozy museum, paintings of the Catalan environment
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Interesting temporary exhibition that ended on October 16, 2018.
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Very well-equipped space for the exhibition of a sample of paintings from the baroness's collection
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Very expressive landscapes
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It's fantastic. The current exhibition is beautiful. Several painters on nature. It ends on the 14th. You have to take the opportunity and visit the Monastery. Climb the towers. Magnificent views.
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Positive experience:
Both the exhibited works and the building deserve a visit.
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Positive experience:
Museum that gathers works of painting and exhibitions of artists. The private collection of paintings is valuable and important. The works are beautiful. The temporary exhibitions are interesting. The building is emblematic. A must-visit in St. Feliu de Guixols.
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Fantastic experience:
Very good. Excellent.
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Fantastic experience:
Brief but intense collection of paintings and good service, good location on the Costa Brava.
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Positive experience:
Museum with collections from Baroness Thyssen and some temporary exhibition every now and then.
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Fantastic experience:
A great experience. An excellent exhibition. Thank you very much.
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Fantastic
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Positive experience:
Activity for children (introduction to art) interesting.
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A very interesting exhibition, in a beautiful place like the Monastery of Sant Benet in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
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Fantastic experience:
Interesting exhibition.
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Positive experience:
The Thyssen collection of the temporary exhibition is dark and scarce. Nothing to do with the title. The entrance fee is a scam. The space is beautiful.
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Prices. Everything is very beautiful. And interesting works. Moreover, the surroundings of the village of Sant Feliu de Guíxols are charming. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic experience:
Magnificent place and works. Highlight the exhibition of Pepa Poch. Creativity in its purest form. I would like to own a work by Pepa Poch.
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The exhibitions are very interesting!
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Fantastic nature exhibition on the evolution from Van Goyen to Pissarro Olga Sacharoff.
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In my opinion, only the view of the tower, some paintings, and ancient pottery are worth the detour + the large dining room (magnificent and outrageous) at the very top
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Interesting exhibition about landscapes. Until October.
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Positive experience:
It showcases the work of lesser-known painters. It organizes thematic exhibitions. Adult ticket price: 7 euros. It also includes entry to the City History Museum.
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Fantastic experience:
Good exhibition, pleasant facilities
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We made the family visit and both adults and children came out delighted! It is worth it.
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Positive experience:
As always, unique.
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Fantastic experience: Great place, beautiful views!
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Good exhibition, it is worth a visit
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It is located inside an ancient monastery. When I went to see an exhibition, it was very interesting because of the variety of paintings and painters related to the same theme. The paintings are very well lit, which facilitates the appreciation of art.
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Every summer they have an exhibition and it's always very interesting, and with the ticket, there's the possibility to visit the Monastery.
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A correct exhibition
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Excellent level of the works. It's worth a visit
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Spacious space available for visitors. Varied exhibitions, there is something for everyone's taste. A must-see.
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A fantastic space that hosts an annual collective exhibition of relevant artists, a beautiful place! I recommend the visit!
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Carles Piqueras Paints.
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Impressive
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Very few works and not very relevant.
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Fantastic experience: great!!
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Iconic space to exhibit art
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Fantastic experience:
Every year it has a couple of interesting exhibitions.
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Good exhibitions
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It felt a bit lacking
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Beautiful interesting exhibition
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Positive experience: The ECT has a top exhibition each year over the summer months. Access to this also lets you see through the excellent monastery and the other exhibitions they have on.
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Very good. Good organization and a game for the kids that is quite fun.
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Although there are some works by great universal painters that justify the visit, I expected a museum with a larger number of paintings and painters.
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A very nice exhibition
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Beautiful exhibition!!
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Every year at the exhibition there are paintings by magnificent painters and from all artistic trends. It's a unique opportunity.
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Very good traveling exhibition with themes that put great works into context. Anna's guided tour is excellent. You'll spend a very enjoyable hour.
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A small museum, the exhibition we went to see was testimonial.
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Very beautiful place, the temporary exhibitions are sometimes just okay but the monastery is gorgeous. It's worth a visit.
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Typically, the temporary exhibitions held during the summer season at the Carmen Thyssen Space are quite interesting. In the permanent collection, you can take a stroll through the history and traditions of the town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Recommendable.
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Positive experience:
Very good exhibition
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Very interesting!
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Fantastic experience:
Excellent opportunity to see art.
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Positive experience:
Most of the time they have good exhibitions. This year they are announcing Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Vasarely and there is only one painting from each of them. The rest of the exhibition is contemporary art.
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A lot of advertising for Van Gogh but there is only one on display. Few paintings exhibited. Poorly adapted for strollers or disabled people. As there is only one elevator and there is no accessible access to the monastery or the towers.
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Good exhibition. We did the guided tour for kids and it was great. Anna, the guide, was lovely. We left wanting to see more Van Gogh, there is only one.
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Must-visit, and if you're not a true expert, it's better to take the guided tour. Anna, the guide, is a great professional, friendly and knowledgeable, who will make it an unforgettable visit.
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Magnificent space located within the Monastery. The Carmen Thyssen space is a luxury for a small town like St. Feliu de Guíxols. The temporary exhibition 'an ideal world' is worth visiting (from July 16 to October 15, 2017). Don’t miss it!
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Positive experience:
Interesting and quality exhibition space, but small. The ticket prices are excessive for what it offers.
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Very interesting position
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The guided tour is worth it, the girl knows a lot. The space is nice. The temperature is very pleasant.
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Very good exhibition. Better to go during the week.
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Small room but with a well-utilized space where the latest exhibition showcased very interesting works.
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Fantastic
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It is a great opportunity and a joy for everyone to enjoy masterpieces of world painting in a small town on the Costa Brava. Wonderful paintings in an unbeatable environment. Excellent.
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Positive experience: Fabulous views from the tower of Sant Feliu
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Interesting
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A space with excellent collections of painting. It deserves a thorough visit.
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Positive experience:
Very good!!! Everything
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It may seem like little, but it is a place to visit
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I really liked the exhibition dedicated to the Far West, but I found it too short.
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I'm looking forward to going, but I'm experiencing the same as when I lived in Madrid, I can never find the moment or the reason that excites me.
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