MonasteryCatedral Basílica de Barcelona

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"Must See"-Factor
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Address Plaza de la Seu, 3
Barcelona
08002

Telephone: +34(93)3151554

Fax: +34(93)3101046

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debmercury(42)
United Kingdom

99%

very good

[debmercury, 04/11/2009] Barcelona's Cathedral is located in the centre of the Gothic area in Barcelona. One of the things I was really looking forward to on our trip to Barcelona was visiting the Cathedral especially when I found out you could pay to go up in a lift to the rooftops, I love heights and the fantastic views you get from being up there. The first thing that struck me was the elegant tall spires, on top of the highest spire is a statue of St Helen. Barcelona Cathedral is a 14th century Cathedral built in the Gothic style and is dedicated to St Eulalia who was martyred at the young age of thirteen [more]

loiserg(63)
Riseley, United Kingdom

90%

excellent

[loiserg, 24/09/2005] There has been a place of worship on this spot since 343AD and worshippers in Roman times through to today's congregations have shared this magnificent building with visitors from all over the world. Barcelona's La Seu Cathedral is steeped in history, it's mostly Gothic facade was constructed in the years between 1298 and 1459, with the front and dome added near the end of the 19th century. Since 1929 it's been an Historically Artistic Monument of National Interest and a visit there shows it is thoroughly deserving of this title. It is large: 93mk (350ft)long and 40m wide and the centra [more]

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Frommers.com

72%

very good

We are informed by Frommers that "Barcelona's cathedral is a celebrated example of "Catalan Gothic architecture". The site of the cathedral is high on top of a hill and has always been associated with Barcelona's centre of worship. The Cathedral began its days in the 13th Century during the reign of Jaume II. We are informed that the construction work was completed in the "15th century". The nave has some really impressive Gothic detail which is highlighted when illuminated particularly after being cleaned up. This is we are told "ranks as one of the most impressive cathedrals in Spain". It is [more]