Palau del Bisbe is located at Carrer del Bisbe, 5. It is in the Gothic neighborhood within the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Spain. This residential fortress was built in the late twelfth century to house bishops. Like most buildings built during that time, it has a typical Romanesque structure. The walls are thick and built with large cinderblock-like bricks. In the 16th century, the building went under reformation and now has a slightly Baroque appearance. Baroque is a style of architecture that looks to dramatically represent the Catholic religion. A rather baroque statue is located right next door to Palau del Bisbe, which depicts some biblical scene with heavenly angels above them. The only thing separating Palau del Bisbe and the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia is the thin alleyway-like street that is Carrer del Bisbe.
The entrance is a wide arch with a very basic design. Inside the entrance is a large courtyard that receives a large amount of sunlight. In the center of the courtyard is a statue of the Virgin Mary sitting down with baby Jesus on her lap. Shrubs and four lampposts surround the statue. On the right hand side of the courtyard are steps leading to the second of what appears to only be three or four levels. The first and second floors of the three buildings that make the courtyard have wide arches built into them. The first floor arches are entrances to the buildings. The second floor arches are stained glass windows. The top level has skinny Romanesque windows. The building is currently used for church offices. In the courtyard there are a few parked cars that belong to the people who work there. It is not open to the public and protected by a security guard. 
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