Palau de la Generalitat

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Palau de la Generalitat, Medieval palace in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain

The Palau de la Generalitat combines Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements across its multiple floors, featuring detailed stone sculptures and grand ceremonial spaces.

Construction of the government headquarters began in 1400, with architect Pere Blai completing the main Renaissance facade between 1597 and 1619.

The Sant Jordi Hall serves as the primary ceremonial space where presidential inaugurations and significant institutional events of Catalonia take place.

The palace maintains active government functions as the seat of the Presidency of Catalonia, with administrative offices located in the Sant Sever street wing.

The palace carillon contains 49 bronze bells weighing 4,898 kilograms, spanning four chromatic octaves and installed during the 1976 renovation.

Location: Gothic Quarter

Inception: 1400

Architects: Pere Blai

Official opening: 1619

Architectural style: Catalan Gothic, Renaissance architecture

Part of: Conjunt especial del sector de la muralla romana

GPS coordinates: 41.38278,2.17667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14

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