Chapel of Santa Àgata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapel of Santa Àgata |
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| Native name Catalan: Capella de Santa Àgata |
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| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Official name: Capilla de Santa Ágata | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1866 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000005 |
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The Chapel of Santa Àgata (in Catalan: Capella de Santa Àgata, in Spanish: Capilla de Santa Ágata) is a historic chapel located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is also known as the Royal Chapel. This special building was officially recognized as an important cultural site in 1866.
A Look Back: History of the Chapel
The Chapel of Santa Àgata was built a very long time ago, in 1302. Its construction was ordered by King James II of Aragon and Queen Blanche of Anjou. This chapel is part of a larger group of buildings called the Royal Major Palace. Later, in the 1400s, a famous artist named Jaume Huguet added a wonderful altarpiece to the chapel.
Amazing Art Inside
Inside the chapel, you can find some amazing art. A sculptor named Joan Claperós created 60 special floor tiles. These tiles were painted with pictures of angels and the symbols of the Aragon and Sicily. This work was done when Peter, Constable of Portugal was in charge (from 1463 to 1466). The king also asked the artist Jaume Huguet to create the magnificent altarpiece of Epiphany, which is a main feature of the chapel.
See also
In Spanish: Capilla de Santa Ágata para niños
