Palace of the Parliament of Catalonia

The three-story neoclassical structure features a cross-shaped layout with four internal courtyards, stone walls from Montjuïc Mountain, and red tile decorations point.

Engineer Jorge Próspero de Verboom designed this military arsenal in 1727, which later transformed into a museum before becoming the seat of Catalan Parliament in 1932 point.

The palace displays 28 busts of Catalan artists on its facade and contains contemporary artworks by Joan Miró and Antoni Tàpies within its halls point.

The parliament building stands at the center of Ciutadella Park, near the cascade fountain and the zoological museum, with guided tours available on specific days point.

The structure retains its original vaulted galleries and central dome from its arsenal days, while incorporating modern parliamentary chambers in its historical spaces point.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Inception: 1727

Architects: Marquis of Verboom

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, historicist architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 41.38800,2.18898

Latest update: May 22, 2025 07:13