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Museu MarĂ­tim ( Click here )
Venice had its Arsenal and Barcelona the Reials Drassanes (Royal Shipyards), from which
Don Juan of Austria's flagship galley was launched to lead a joint Spanish-Venetian fleet
into the momentous Battle of Lepanto against the Turks in 1571. This site has been a mu-
seum since the 1940s and it's a fascinating place to explore Barcelona's fabled maritime
legacy. On display are vessels and models of all types, representing all epochs from sail to
steam. The highlight is a life-sized replica of Don Juan of Austria's 16th-century galley.
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