Barcelona Cathedral: Tickets

Barcelona Cathedral Tickets and Information

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• Address: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, s/n 08002, Barcelona
• Opening Hours: 09:30 - 18:30

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‍Is Barcelona Cathedral Worth Visiting

• Absolutely. Barcelona Cathedral is a must-see for anyone interested in architecture and history.
• Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, this magnificent Gothic structure offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

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What You  See At Barcelona Cathedral

• Inside and outside of the Cathedral.
• The incredible architecture

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About Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona Cathedral is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The beautiful cathedral is built on the foundations of a previous Basilica and Romanesque Cathedral that stood on the same site. Construction of the current cathedral began in 1298 and was completed in the mid-15th century, during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon.

The official name of Barcelona Cathedral is the "Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia," and is dedicated to 'Saint Eulalia', the co-patron saint of Barcelona. The church has three naves (parts of the church where the congregation sit/gather) with a single apse. The church is also the official seat of his holiness, the Archbishop of Barcelona.

What You Can See At The Cathedral

• ‍The Cathedral Floor & Cloister: You can enjoy the cloister and its gardens which are home to the 13 white geese that live at the cathedral. The garden has palm trees and an orange tree, along with a pond and a fountain, which dates back to the 15th century. You access the cloister through the interior door which is made from white marble and it's said that this door is from the original cathedral that stood on the site before, making the door more than 700 years old!
• ‍The Rooftop: The rooftop (which is accessible by elevator) provides amazing views of Barcelona. You'll also see the two bell towers of the cathedral up there, along with the lateral pinnacles of the church and the cimborio, which is crowned by the Holy Cross, and allows natural light into the cathedral.
• ‍The Golden Fleece Choir Stalls: You can also see up close the intricately designed choir stalls. Designed in Catalan Gothic style, they feature shields painted by Juan de Borgoña which date back between 1517 and 1518, and they represent the knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
• ‍The Chapter Hall: Originally a soup kitchen for the poor, the space has been converted into a museum and now displays various art pieces and artifacts. You can admire the 11th century baptism font which was also in the original building, as well as various paintings which date back to the 1400's. The room is also home to a 'monstrance', made from silver and gold and is linked to the throne of King Martin the Humane.
• ‍The Saint Christ of Lepanto's Chapel: The chapel was constructed in 1407 by Arnau Bargués, and served as the Chapterhouse until 1676. It is dedicated to worship and prayer and now houses the mausoleum of Saint Olegarius. The chapel is also home to a figurine of Christ of Lepanto that is believed to have magically missed a cannonball fired at it during the 1571 battle of Lepanto. Its said the figure's torso is angled because it missed a cannonball shot at the ship that the figure was placed on during the battle and thanks to the curve of the torse, the figure avoided the cannonball!
• ‍The Bell Tower: Known as the "Giralda," the Bell Tower stands at around 70 meters tall, offering panoramic views of the city.
• ‍The Crypt: The crypt beneath the cathedral preserves the relics of Saint Eulalia, the co-patron saint of Barcelona, allowing visitors to pay their respects.

Barcelona Cathedral is definitely worth visiting in our opinion.

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