Saló del Tinell, Medieval palace in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain
The Saló del Tinell is a medieval hall within the Royal Palace in Barcelona's old quarter, marked by thick stone walls and rounded arches. The interior space is covered by a stone vault that spans across without supporting pillars, leaving the floor area completely open.
The hall was built in the second half of the 14th century as a gathering place for the royal family and nobility. It served as the setting for succession negotiations and official decisions that shaped medieval Catalonia's political life.
The hall functions as part of the city's history museum, housing rotating exhibitions that show how medieval Barcelona lived and worked. You can see traces of its past use as a space for royal gatherings and important civic meetings.
Entry is through the history museum located in the same building complex, open Tuesday through Sunday. The multiple stairways and narrow passages require reasonable mobility, and sturdy footwear is recommended for navigating the space.
Beneath the hall lie remains of the ancient Roman city of Barcino, discovered during excavations and revealing that this spot held importance across two thousand years. This archaeological layer is sometimes visible to visitors and creates a direct link between the Roman past and the hall's medieval present.
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