Plaça Reial (in Spanish Plaza Real, meaning "Royal Plaza") is a square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona. It lies next to La Rambla and constitutes a well-known touristic attraction, especially at night. On the plaza are a large number of restaurants and some of the city's most famous nightclubs i It is also known for its many outdoor venues and is a popular meeting place during the summer and the annual La Mercé-festival in September, when open air concerts take place, and during other celebrations such as New Year's Eve, often being very crowded.
The lanterns were designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. It ought not be confused with Plaça del Rei, also in the Barri Gòtic.
It's a nice place to make a break during your vist in Barcelona.
