Palau dels Cervelló - Free Audio Guide

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Palau dels Cervelló, Plaça de Raimon Noguera, la Ribera, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Barcelonès, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08001, España


The Palau dels Cervelló is a late-medieval Catalan Gothic urban palace in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, originally constructed in the 15th century for the Cervelló family. Architecturally it features a sculpted stone façade, a central courtyard with Gothic arches and richly carved interior spaces that evoke noble domestic life of the period. Historically the palace reflects Barcelona’s mercantile and aristocratic culture and has been reused over centuries for civic and cultural purposes. It is regarded as a significant example of Catalan Gothic domestic architecture and hosts periodic cultural programmes and temporary exhibitions. General visitor information: it is typically open to the public with seasonal hours, a modest admission charge may apply, and accessibility facilities exist though some parts are limited by the historic structure; conservation or temporary closures may affect access.