Palau Episcopal
The Palau Episcopal, or *Palau del Bisbe*, is a Romanesque stronghold of episcopal power in Barcelona’s old Gothic quarter. It functions today as the official residence of the archbishop of Barcelona and also houses the Diocesan Archive, tying medieval governance to living administration. Work on the current palace began in 1253, promoted by Bishop Arnau de Gurb, and it rose alongside Roman defensive structures, using part of the masonry near the old decuman gate towers. The medieval building process unfolded between the 12th and 13th centuries, in Romanesque style, and originally organized life around a three-storey layout with a central courtyard. In 1257, a chapel dedicated to Santa Lucía was created—later integrated into the Cathedral’s cloister. Later chapters followed with interventions in 1681, 1769, the early 19th century, 1909, and 1928. …
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