Palacio del rei Marti, Gothic palace within Poblet Monastery, Vimbodí i Poblet, Spain

The Palau del Rei Martí l'Humà is a Gothic palace inside the third enclosure of Poblet Monastery, built above the cloister atrium, wine presses and church vestibule. Its facades hold five different triforium Gothic windows, and a frieze of small arches rests on carved human heads and dragons. The main hall has a wooden ceiling on two large arches with angels bearing the arms of Martin and Maria de Luna.

Construction began in 1397 under King Martin I of Aragon with architect Arnau Bargués overseeing the design. The project halted in 1406 and remained incomplete.

The royal hall reflects Catalan Gothic style through its use of large arches and sculptured details that visitors can observe directly. These design choices show how medieval rulers organized their ceremonial spaces.

Enter through the Royal Gate, where a door on the right leads to the palace courtyard beside the winepress area. From there, the main staircase climbs to the upper floors; a smaller stair at the back serves the auxiliary rooms. The palace now houses the monastery museum.

The rear facade preserves original medieval corbels and a central window that survived centuries of conflict and change. These features reveal the durability built into medieval construction methods.