**2.3. Plaça de Sant Iu**

Like a widening of the street, Plaça de Sant Iu is located in front of the eastern door of the cathedral. A gigantic gothic door crowned by an octagonal bell tower constitutes the west façade of this little square. On the opposite façade, a gallery formed by five stone arches closes the square. The north façade is formed by the classic-style entrance of Frederic Marès museum, whilst the south façade presents a flat wall without any door that serves as a perfect backstage for street musicians. This is the preferred point for buskers in Plaça de Sant Iu, not only because of the presence of the big wall behind them, but also because of a long stone bench on the east façade that allows listeners to sit down. In this privileged environment, groups of one, two or three musicians sing or play their instruments. A unique stone material covers the four façades of the square and the floor and gives it a uniform appearance.
