Palau de la Generalitat
Gothic Quarter
historic palace and current government building in Barcelona, Spain
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Plaça Sant Jaume, the administrative and political heart of Barcelona since Roman times. Before you stands the Palau de la Generalitat, one of the few medieval buildings in Europe that still functions as the seat…
Listen in the app2The Renaissance Facade — A Statement of Prestige
Standing directly before the main entrance on Plaça Sant Jaume, we are confronted by a facade that deliberately evokes the classical ideals of the 16th century. This portion of the palace was designed by the architect Pere Blai…
Listen in the app3The Gothic Gallery — Echoes of Medieval Administration
If you are fortunate enough to enter the palace during a scheduled tour, you will find yourself in the stunning Gothic Gallery, or the Pati de la Generalitat. This is the heart of the original 15th-century construction. …
Listen in the app4The Chapel of Sant Jordi — Spiritual Core of the Palace
Within the Gothic gallery, one encounters the entrance to the Chapel of Sant Jordi. Constructed between 1432 and 1435 by the architect Marc Safont, this chapel is a jewel of the late Gothic period. …
Listen in the app5Saló de Sant Jordi — The Grandeur of Statehood
We now move to the most impressive ceremonial space within the palace: the Saló de Sant Jordi. This hall was designed by Pere Blai, the same architect responsible for the main facade, and it reflects the peak of the Renaissance…
Listen in the app6Pati dels Tarongers — The Courtyard of the Orange Trees
Hidden deeper within the complex is one of the most beloved spaces in the palace: the Pati dels Tarongers, or the Courtyard of the Orange Trees. Built between 1532 and 1547, this space represents the transition from Gothic to…
Listen in the app7The Bridge over Carrer del Bisbe — A Neogothic Illusion
As we exit the vicinity of the palace, we must walk around to the Carrer del Bisbe, the narrow street that runs along the side of the building. Spanning this street is one of the most photographed landmarks in Barcelona: the…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Palau de la Generalitat concludes back here in the Plaça Sant Jaume. We have traveled from the classical order of the Renaissance facade to the spiritual intimacy of the Chapel of Sant Jordi and the airy…
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What is Palau de la Generalitat?
Palau de la Generalitat is a place in Gothic Quarter with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gothic Quarter |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.3828, 2.1767 |
| Last updated |
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