Museu de la Xocolata facts for kids
The Museu de la Xocolata (which means "Museum of Chocolate" in Spanish) is a special museum in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It's a private museum, owned by the Gremio de Pastelería de Barcelona, which is like a club for all the pastry and cake makers in the city.
This museum is a sweet place where you can learn all about chocolate!
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What is the Chocolate Museum?
The Chocolate Museum is a fun and educational spot dedicated entirely to chocolate. It shows the history of chocolate and how it is made. You can also see amazing art pieces made completely out of chocolate.
Where is the Museum Located?
The museum first opened its doors in the year 2000. You can find it at Calle Comercio 36, in an area called El Born. This part of Barcelona is known as Ciutat Vella, which means "Old City." The museum is on the ground floor of an old building that used to be a barrack, a place where soldiers lived.
What Can You See Inside?
Many of the things you'll see at the Chocolate Museum are incredible sculptures made from chocolate. Imagine famous buildings from Barcelona, like the amazing Sagrada Família church, all crafted from chocolate! There are also chocolate sculptures that show scenes and characters from different stories. It's like a delicious art gallery!
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