The Palau de la Generalitat is the historic and current seat of the Government of Catalonia, in use since the 15th century. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, it brings together Gothic and Renaissance architecture in a complex that has evolved over time without losing its coherence. Behind its restrained façade are courtyards, galleries and chapels, where stone, light and silence define the experience of the space. It still houses the Presidency and the Executive Council and remains at the heart of Catalonia’s institutional life.
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The Palau de la Generalitat has been the seat of the Catalan government since the 15th century, a rare case in Europe of such long institutional continuity.
The main chapel is Sant Jordi, with ribbed vaults, Gothic tracery and a quiet, intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the more formal institutional rooms around it.
Among the courtyards, the Pati dels Tarongers stands out, where Gothic arches, Renaissance galleries and orange trees come together, filling the space with light and scent in spring.
