Palau Robert, Neoclassical palace in Dreta de l'Eixample, Spain
Palau Robert is a Neoclassical palace located at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal in the Dreta de l'Eixample district. The rectangular building features an internal courtyard with a central skylight that brings natural light into the interior spaces.
Financier and politician Robert Robert i Surís commissioned French architect Henri Grandpierre to design this residence, which was built from 1898 to 1903. The palace was constructed during a period of major urban transformation in Barcelona.
The building now serves as an information center for Catalonia and displays regional artworks, photography exhibitions, and cultural events throughout the year. Visitors can explore the region's creative traditions through rotating displays held inside.
The palace is easily accessible by metro, with Diagonal station on lines 3 and 5 located nearby. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays until 14:30.
The gardens contain palm trees planted during the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition and three large flowerbeds arranged by city gardener Ramon Oliva. These botanical features link the building to the city's past international events.
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