Panot de Barcelona floor tile

The Panot de Barcelona is the iconic four-petaled flower paving tile found throughout the sidewalks of Barcelona. It was introduced in the early 20th century, specifically becoming standardized around 1906 when the Barcelona City Council held a public tender to homogenize the city's pavement. The design is widely attributed to Josep Puig i Cadafalch, a renowned Modernista architect, though it was officially adopted by the city through various manufacturers.

Today, these tiles are primarily manufactured in Spain by specialized local construction material companies. They are considered a symbol of the city of Barcelona rather than being owned by a private commercial brand. The Barcelona City Council (Ajuntament de Barcelona) acts as the guardian of the design's cultural and urban heritage. While multiple local companies produce them for urban renovations, the intellectual and historic 'brand' of the Panot is inextricably linked to the municipal government of Barcelona.