The Plaça del Rei, a square next to the Cathedral, is known because has two important buildings, the Santa Àgata church, where the kings from the Aragon crown had baptism. Is possible to visit it. The other building has the Saló del Tinell.
The Saló del Tinell is one of the best civil Gothic architecture examples. Is the place where the royal receptions where held, so is very wide with a wooden ceiling hold by the typical Catalan Gothic arches. It has also a tower from which you can have a good view of the old town. An entrance is needed to visit both.
No other name could better describe this space, which gives access to the Palau Reial Major and the Capella Reial and which has been defined as "the noblest urban element in old Barcelona".
- Rear façade of the Palau del Lloctinent (Palace of the Lieutenant)
- The Palau Reial Major (Royal Palace)
- The Capella de Santa Àgueda (St Agather Chapel)
- The sculpture Topo by Chillida
- Casa Clariana-Padellàs (the City History Museum)
Plaça del Rei Map
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