Palau del Marquès de Lió

The Palau del Marquès de Lió is a Gothic palace on Montcada Street in Sant Pere, featuring an inner courtyard and exhibition spaces across three floors. The structure stretches along this street and offers multiple rooms for various art forms and design presentations.

The palace developed from an earlier structure but was fundamentally transformed in the 18th century under the first Marquis of Lió, José Mora y de Catà. During this period, the interior was repurposed as a paper factory with a mill.

The building now operates as part of Disseny Hub Barcelona, hosting rotating exhibitions focused on contemporary design and artistic works. You can explore current creative positions from the design and art world here.

The building is centrally located and easily reached by metro line L4 at Jaume I station or several bus lines serving Sant Pere. The spaces are accessible from Montcada Street and straightforward to find.

The entrance displays five rhomboid shields representing the Marquis arms, including a marble shield supported by two angels. This ornate detail makes the building entrance instantly recognizable and shows the family's standing in the city.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Address: Montcada, 12 i Barra de Ferro, 10

GPS coordinates: 41.38508,2.18088

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40