Plaça del Rei (Spanish: Plaza del Rey, meaning "King's Square") is a 14th-century medieval public square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.
The square is surrounded by the Palau Reial Major including the Saló del Tinell, the Palau del Lloctinent ("Lieutenant's Palace"), the 15th-century tower Mirador del Rei Martí ("King Martin's Watchtower"), and the Capella Reial de Santa Àgata ("Royal Chapel of St Agatha"). On its southern side stands Casa Padellàs (Padellàs's House) a 15th–16th century palazzo moved here stone by stone from Mercaders Street in 1931 and since 1943, has housed the Barcelona City History Museum (MUHBA).
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.4 8,000 reviews
Visit Time
~30 min
Best Time
Morning
Insider Tips
- · The square itself is free; entry to the City History Museum (MUHBA) costs extra.
- · MUHBA has Roman ruins viewable beneath the building — well worth the ticket.
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