Palau Reial de Pedralbes, Royal palace in Pedralbes district, Barcelona, Spain.
Palau Reial de Pedralbes is a neoclassical palace in the Pedralbes district of Barcelona, built in the Noucentisme style and recognized as a Cultural Asset of National Interest. The main structure displays a clean, ordered facade with tall windows, while several terraces and paths wind through the greenery around the building, descending gently toward the entrance area.
The site began as a 17th-century country estate, which Count Eusebi Güell had redesigned in the early 20th century. He donated the property to the Spanish Crown in 1918 so it could serve as a royal residence during stays in Barcelona.
After the monarchy, the complex became a public building and now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Ceramics Museum, where visitors can see Catalan craftsmanship from different eras. Inside, the original marble floors and stucco ceilings still run through the rooms, giving a sense of early 20th-century courtly life.
The site is accessible via Metro Line 3 to Palau Reial station, which sits right next to the entrance on Avinguda Diagonal. The garden area invites quiet walks, while the museum rooms inside are spread across several floors and comfortable footwear is advisable.
In a secluded part of the garden stands a fountain designed by Antoni Gaudí that remained hidden under dense vegetation for decades. The work was only rediscovered during maintenance in the 1980s and made visible to visitors.
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