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Located directly opposite the Generalitat in Plaça Sant Jaume (Saint James's Square), Casa de la Ciutat is a historic building which mixes architectonic styles and well-known places as the Ayuntamiento or City Hall and is the seat of Barcelona’s Municipal Council.

The construction begun from 1372 and undergone various reforms, it has become a styles mixture building. There are two facades. The first one is the main entrance with neoclassical style that  was created from 1838 to 1847 by Josep Mas, overlooking the square. It is decorated with sculpture by Josep Bover in 1847 in vaulted niches.

The second one is the Gothic facade, situated on Carrer de la Ciutat, was the main entrance until the 19th century. Inside the building, you can see Saló de Cent (Hall of One Hundred) Saló de la Reina Regent (Hall of the Queen Regent) and Saló de Cròniques (Hall of Chronicles).

Saló de Cent (Hall of One Hundred): this is the place where the city's most important ceremonies and functions (awards ceremonies, book launches, conferences) take place.

Saló de la Reina Regent (Hall of the Queen Regent): where the full City Council meets each month and is the work of Francesc Daniel Molina (19th century)

Saló de Cròniques (Hall of Chronicles): where display Josep Maria Sert's immense sculptures.