Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Medieval palace and archive in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain
The Archive of the Crown of Aragon occupies a palace building featuring Gothic architecture with stone walls and ornate decorative elements.
King James II of Aragon established the Royal Archive of Barcelona in 1318 to consolidate documents from all territories under the Crown.
The institution maintains extensive collections of medieval manuscripts, royal decrees, and administrative records documenting the history of the Crown of Aragon.
The reading room opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 14:30, and visitors need to present identification documents for entry.
The archive preserves historical playing cards discovered inside book bindings, including specimens dating before 1514.
Location: Barcelona
GPS coordinates: 41.38404,2.17704
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:53
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