Placa Reial
9 expert reviews
“This harmonious square (1840-50) at the heart of the Barri Gòtic is made up of uniform buildings with Corinthian pillars and arcades.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"A chiaroscuro masterpiece in which neoclassical symmetry clashes with big-city street funk."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the most photogenic squares in Barcelona, and certainly its liveliest."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Plaça Reial, with its fading Neoclassical façades and Antoni Gaudí lampposts, is a lovely oasis, just a few steps from bustling La Rambla."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Plaça Reial, an extremely well-composed square (1840-50) comprised of orderly buildings interspersed with arcades, has become one of the favourite haunts of Barcelona's night birds."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This palace was the home of the Counts of Barcelona and the kings of Aragon."