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It lies next to the Real Mayor Palace and was built in 1302.
Built in 1302, it has an exceptional altarpiece by Jaume Huguet (fifteenth century).
Santa Agata chapel, also known as the Royal Chapel, also comprises of the group of buildings of Real Mayor Palace. It is set in the Roman wall and was built in 1302 by order of Jaime II and his wife Blanca D'Anjou. The chapel houses the 15th century Reredos of the High Constable, by Jaume Huguet, one of the landmarks in Catalan painting. A staircase that leads to the sixteenth century tower by Martín el Humano is accessed from a small room to the right of the altar.
Practical info
Construction: Chapel
Artistic period: Gothic
Historic period: 14th century
Setting: Palacio Real Mayor.
Location
Plaza del Rey s/n
08002 Barcelona (Barcelona)
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http://www.museuhistoria.bcn.esTel.:+34 932562100
Useful information
From Tuesday to Saturday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
Closed: 1 January, 1 May, 24 June and 25 December.
Prices
General: €7
Reduced: €5
Groups: €5
Children: Admission free
Single admission for Plaza del Rey monumental site, including: Pedralbes Monastery Museum, Verdaguer House-Museum, Güell Park Visitor Centre and Santa Ágata Chapel.
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