Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018

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Discover the history and secrets hidden along the ancient trails of the Catalan Coast.

This exhibition takes us on a tour of the paths along the Catalan Coast, bringing us closer to the pretty maritime landscape and the rich history of the coastline. For centuries, coast dwellers have forged paths and trails that skirt around the edges of a population and border the sea cliffs. Historically the term “make the rounds” referred to covering the paths around a seaside town or city to scan for potential dangers or attacks that might arrive from the sea. The name “caminos de ronda” (literally “coastal patrol roads”) derives directly from this idea of surveillance, although today the paths have very different functions for leisure and enjoyment.

Many of these paths are well trodden and popular with ramblers, tourists and photographers alike. The exhibition highlights conservation concerns, such as whether these ancient trails should be established and preserved by paving over them, or left as natural dirt tracks and risk them being forgotten in time. Through photos and texts, the exhibition informs you about the history, promotes the protection of maritime history, and encourages you to wander and enjoy the beautiful panoramic coastal landscape of Catalonia.

Maritime Museum of Barcelona

Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, 08001 Barcelona

Opening hours

Daily, 10.00-20.00

Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018
Coastal Paths, Exhibition, Maritime Museum of Barcelona: 25 January-3 June 2018

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