Incorporating exhibits dedicated to all aspects of the city's famous team, as well as the chance for fans to walk in the shoes of their heroes, the FC Barcelona Museum is the ultimate destination for European football fans heading to the Catalonian capital all year round.

Barcelona rose to prominence as one of the most respected football teams in Europe not only for the skills of its players, but also for the team's wider-reaching attitudes towards significant issues - from opposing dictatorships to banning advertising from their strips. The significance of the team's cultural impact and legacy can clearly be seen in the visitor numbers for its official museum, which welcomes more than one million fans through its doors each year.

Established in 1984 after decades of planning, the attraction is now Barcelona's most visited museum, even more so than the similarly celebrated Picasso Museum. Attendees can receive the comprehensive history of their favourite football club since its founding by Joan Gamper in 1899, including a chance to see the many cups and trophies won by the club since - with pride of place going to the Europa Cup, from the team's celebrated victory in 1992.

Even those visitors who are accompanying fellow football fans and aren't as hooked by the game themselves are sure to find something of interest in the varied museum, which even includes its own art gallery to boost its cultural credentials even further.

There's much more to the museum than just exhibits, the crowning glory being the chance to walk through the Camp Nou stadium itself, and see the 98,600-seater venue from the perspective of the team when they stride confidently onto the pitch. The popular guided tour takes in the changing rooms as well as the tunnel to the pitch and runs at set times every day of the week, so visitors are encouraged to book ahead to secure their place.

FC Barcelona's success has once again put the Spanish city at the top of the football world, hosting big La Liga clashes and European battles throughout the football season. Whether you're looking to cheer on FC Barcelona on their home turf or eager for a chance to look behind the scenes at the museum, visitors can find many nearby hotels in Barcelona well suited to their purposes.

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