The Palau de la Generalitat was founded in 1400, when the Diputació del General acquired a house in the former Jewish quarter to establish its headquarters. Rebuilt under the direction of architect Marc Safont, it adopted a Gothic style and was later expanded and transformed over the centuries. In the 16th century, artist Pere Blai designed the Renaissance façade, the Pati dels Tarongers, and the Cambra Daurada, which remain among its most iconic spaces today. After the abolition of the Generalitat in 1716, the palace was occupied by the Audiencia, then by the Provincial Council and the Mancomunitat of Catalonia, leading to further changes such as the grand staircase and the famous equestrian statue of Sant Jordi. In the 20th century, the building was enriched with an important artistic heritage, including works by Torres-García, Tàpies, Subirachs, Montserrat Gudiol, and busts of presidents Francesc Macià and Lluís Companys. Today, it remains the seat of the Catalan government and a living symbol of Catalonia’s history.
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