Description of the attraction
The Barcelona City Hall is located in the historic part of the city, in the square opposite the Palace of the Generalité de Catalunya. The building was erected during the heyday of Gothic architecture according to the project of the architect Pere Llobet. He created the original facade of the building, which, unfortunately, was significantly changed and redesigned afterwards. The main entrance with a central relief arch has been preserved, above which there is a sculptural image of the archangel Raphael, as well as the coats of arms of Catalonia and Barcelona. This façade faces Ciutat Street. At the same time, a courtyard, a chapel, and the magnificent Hundred Hall were built.
The new facade of the building overlooking the square was created in the neoclassical style in 1847. The author of the project was the architect Josep Mas Vila.
The interiors of the building in which the mayor's office is located amaze with the luxury and beauty of the decoration. There are magnificent sculptures by Pablo Gargallo and Joseph Limon. Particularly impressive is the already mentioned Hall of the Hundred (sometimes called the Hall of the Hundred Representatives or the Hundred Judges). The most significant and important meetings and events for the city are held in this hall.
Here you can also see statues of people significant in the history of Barcelona: King Jaume I, who introduced the system of electing the city council, and Joan Feveller, who was not afraid to impose taxes on the nobility.
The City Hall is free to visit, and everyone can enjoy the splendor of its interiors on Saturdays and Sundays and to some extent get in touch with the history of the city.
