King’s Square

King’s Square is one of the most emblematic places in Barcelona, ​​located in the Gothic quarter. It preserves the rectangular layout derived from the urbanization project that was carried out during the reign of Martí l’Humà in the second half of the 14th century. nIt is a monumental square, surrounded by gothic and Renaissance buildings and closed on all sides except for the southwestern corner, where it communicates with the Cathedral. On the north side stands the facade of the Royal Palace, Gothic, with the Mirador del Rei Marti tower on the far left, from where you get a good view of the medieval city. On the right side, the stairs leading to the Salo del Tinell and the Santa Agata chapel, whose facade closes the square on the east side. The southeast side contains the headquarters of the Barcelona History Museum. The west side is occupied by the Renaissance Palau del Lloctinent, from the 16th century.nDue to its almost closed structure and its loudness, it is a place where music concerts and other shows are traditionally performed.