Barcelona City Hall

The Ajuntament's 19th-century neoclassical facade faces the square, but behind it survives the 14th-century Saló de Cent, the medieval council chamber where Barcelona's governing body met for centuries, along with other historic rooms occasionally open to visitors during specific hours or open-house days. As a working government building rather than a museum, access is limited and inconsistent, which likely explains its comparatively low rating relative to other landmarks in this dataset, several reviewers note visiting expecting a full tour and finding only limited public areas open. Still, the exterior architecture and its position facing the Palau de la Generalitat across the square make it a notable stop on any Gothic Quarter walk. It suits visitors more interested in seeing the building as part of the square's ensemble than those hoping for a guided interior tour.