Palaces in Barcelona

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1. 

   Palau Reial de Pedralbes

   • Pedralbes

   Palau Reial de Pedralbes in Barcelona, formerly the residence of the Spanish royal family, stands out for its rich history and imposing architecture. Surrounded by gardens partly designed by Antoni Gaudí, it is now home to the Secretariat-General of the Union for the Mediterranean and attracts visitors with its beauty and tranquillity.

2. Palacete Albéniz

   • el Poble-sec
   • Also in: Museums

   Palacete Albéniz is one of Barcelona's least known and most singular corners. Hidden among the Jardines de Joan Maragall, on Montjuïc mountain, this elegant building has remained apart from the city's everyday bustle for decades, reserved for official receptions and state visits.

3. Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya

   • el Barri Gòtic
   • Also in: Museums

   Palacio de la Generalidad de Cataluña is an iconic building located in the heart of Barcelona, in Plaza de San Jaime. It is the seat of the Catalan government and has witnessed important historical events over the centuries.

4. Palau Moja

   • el Barri Gòtic
   • Also in: Museums

   Palau Moja is one of La Rambla’s most iconic historic buildings and one of the best gateways to discovering Catalonia’s cultural heritage. Built at the end of the 18th century as a residence for Barcelona’s aristocracy, this elegant palace retains the sophistication of an era when the city was beginning to transform and open itself to modernity.

5. 

   Palau Nacional

   • el Poble-sec
   • Also in: Museums

   Located on Montjuïc, the monumental Palau Nacional is one of the city’s symbols. Built for the 1929 International Exposition, this Neo-Romanesque building stands out for its imposing dome and ornate façades.