The draft of Plaça Reial by Francesc Molina was implemented from 1848 to 1859. The complex of classical buildings was built instead of a Capuchin monastery. In the middle of the Plaça Reial is the cast iron Three Graces Fountain.

The street lights, which light the place in the evening and at night, are an early work of that time the still unknown architect Antoní Gaudí.

The place achieved a bay of  three covered entrances. The biggest entrance, the Carrer de Colombia, is located on the Rambla. Until the Rambla dels Caputxins there is about 40 metres.

The Plaça Reial is planted with palm trees, which give the place a very special Mediterranean flair. The type of place - a big square, surrounded by 3 to 4-storey houses is quite typically Spanish.

The Plaça Reial was rehabilitated in the early 80s. Cafes, restaurants and discos line the square.

You can find the Plaça Reial on the map of Barcelona.