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Basílica de Santa María del Mar
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Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera, Barcelona
"Free admission and beautiful church!"(4 Tips)
"The most beautiful cathedral of Barcelona!"(4 Tips)
"The most important and the most beautiful church in Barcelona..."(3 Tips)
"amazing 14th century Gothic church is located in the middle"(4 Tips)
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DailyflatsSeptember 14, 2012This is one of the most beautiful churches in Barcelona and a symbol of catalan gothic architecture. It is wider than high, and hasn't got any crosses nor gold inside. Absolutely a wonderful place.
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Apartment BarcelonaOctober 17, 2012This awe-inspiring 14th Centrury Gothic style church offers visitors an up-close look at the purest form of Catalan architectural designs...a must-see on your trip to Barcelona! http://bit.ly/SZ7KLnUpvote15DownvoteUpvoted Dec 25, 2024
mafaldaqMarch 6, 2014The church has 2 entrances. You can enter the church using both of them. Remember this when you find yourself at the middle and you get a red line that will forbid you to go to the other side!Upvote11Downvote
Cheen The CuriousApril 23, 2022Did u know? The spacing of the columns within the church is the widest of any Gothic church in Europe. About 43 feet apart, from center to center. Source: Wikipedia
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MuratOctober 12, 2023Must see! One of the major touristic attractions, well respected by locals. Limited opening 6-8pm, free. Fantastic glassware job! Logo of FCB is on the left, at the end, middle column of last glass.UpvoteDownvote
Stacy Bo BacyMay 28, 2019Also known as the cathedral of La Ribera, it is the only surviving church in the pure Catalan Gothic style. Free admission before 1pm.
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JH H-DOctober 26, 2022Move over cathedral de Barcelona, this is the “real” cathedral for the locals! The more gothic inspired exterior and interior are well preserved.
UpvoteDownvote- JH H-DOctober 26, 2022When you get inside, take a peak in the back, you’ll see a very famous sponsor in the stained glass! ⚽️
UpvoteDownvote - Oh-Barcelona.comMarch 27, 2013What a sight! This amazing 14th century Gothic church is located in the middle of the narrow winding streets of the Born. Read more
Upvote30Downvote - Andre RauchAugust 1, 2018Built by sailors, who transported tons of stone from the quarries to Montjuïc by foot The simplicity of design and almost total lack of adornment give the church an atmosphere of unsurpassed serenity.UpvoteDownvote
- Apartment BarcelonaFebruary 19, 2013Did you know that Leftist tried to destroy the Cathedral during the Spanish Civil War in 1936? We're happy they didn't succeed in their mission! #barcelonaisbeautiful
Upvote7Downvote - Apartment BarcelonaNovember 5, 2014The basilica’s sparse decorations gives the interior an ethereal feel, and its high ceilings adorned with heavy liturgical lamps draw your gaze up towards the heavens. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Jenna Rose RobbinsMay 21, 2018Insanely gorgeous. I could have walked around here and the grounds for hours. Great place to cool off on hot days.UpvoteDownvote
Shawn CallahanApril 23, 2015Art critic, Robert Hughes, says this is the most beautiful church in Barcelona, perhaps even for all of Spain. I agree.
UpvoteDownvote- Francis KinderApril 18, 2016It's interior beats the Cathedral, and as it is less crowded, you'll actually be able to find the spiritual connection you're looking for.UpvoteDownvote
izi.TRAVELMarch 31, 2014If you approach Santa Maria del Mar from the beach, the flat stone façade and eight-sided towers look rather like a fortress.But Santa Maria del Mar is a church. Read more
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Kris TinSeptember 18, 2018impressive. be decent and don‘t take pictures during the mass.
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Simone P.January 3, 2017Wonderful church and La misa del Gallo (24 December midnight mass) it was unforgettable... :)
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GiNovember 29, 2014It had a wow effect on me!! If you have read the namesake book is even more emotional, it's majestic and delicate at the same time..true love!UpvoteDownvote
Harrison ScowsillOctober 4, 2011If you didn't see the basilica Santa Maria last time, What were you thinking ! .. You wern't thinking! Visit, then go shop in the boutiques of el Born(district) Then head to La Rosa Negra :) perfect!
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budgetplaces.comOctober 4, 2011If you did´nt see this Basílica last time time... WHAT were you thinking?... You were´nt thinking! Next time, admire it, then visit the stylish boutiques of El Born, then head to La Rosa Negra ;) bon!UpvoteDownvote
Magnus JernOctober 8, 2016Read the book cathedral by the sea. This is a magical church with a magical history!UpvoteDownvote
Kate SocatiyanurakJanuary 25, 2017Beautiful and not crowded at all, near the toilets is a small chilling area with orange treesUpvoteDownvote
AdriánDecember 24, 2018One of the most beautiful churches. It's simplicity and history makes it amazingUpvoteDownvote
Akira Flats BarcelonaAugust 21, 2011This is the true must-see church in Barcelona. "Cathedral of the Sea" is a novel on its construction, a nice read while you're in Barcelona!Upvote2Downvote- Shir Ha ShirimOctober 11, 2017The most important and the most beautiful church in Barcelona...
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S PAugust 11, 2019Simple/minimalist basilica but impressive. Sunday mass is a great time to drop by...UpvoteDownvote
Acomodis BarcelonaDecember 8, 2011Quite possibly the most beautiful example of Catalan Gothic architecture there is. Attending a concert here is an experience!UpvoteDownvote
Inside-BarcelonaJuly 12, 2011One of the city’s most stunning buildings. Frequent visitors include lovers of Gothic architecture; curious readers of The Cathedral of the Sea; and the life-long devout.Upvote2Downvote
Sara MadeiraAugust 21, 2019You lose track of time admiring it's beautiful stain glasses and just enjoying the silence.UpvoteDownvote- Ishwarya VenkatachalamSeptember 20, 2018Look out for the FC Barcelona logo on the stained glass! They helped rebuild the church after it was burned downUpvoteDownvote
@JaumePrimeroOctober 21, 2011After you check out the inside of this beautiful church, there are a bunch of delicious tapas bars right across the street.UpvoteDownvote
Emma KarayiannisSeptember 26, 2015The bells have female names and they have all been baptised within the church.UpvoteDownvote- Oh-Barcelona.comNovember 5, 2010A beautiful 14th Century Gothic church. The interior is a photographer's dream due to the different lighting effects created by the building's architecture. Read moreUpvote6Downvote
FlorMay 19, 2012Beautiful cathedral, beautiful enough to inspire a beautiful book by Ildefonso Falcones.Upvote5Downvote
- FlorAugust 25, 2012Beautiful cathedral, beautiful enough to inspire a beautiful book by Ildefonso FalconesUpvoteDownvote
Brian HeinenSeptember 8, 2010www.spanish-trails.com. Best day trips in barcelona. Discounts on last minute tours in barcelona and catalunya!UpvoteDownvote
Natxo MoralejoDecember 2, 2010La més maca de BCN// the most beatiful church in town. Get to know its amazing historyUpvoteDownvote
Claudia EuruniDecember 16, 2011Don't miss the fantastic Händel's Messiah concert in the beautiful Santa María del Mar on Dec. 15th to 17th! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
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Pl. de Santa Maria del Mar
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08003 Barcelona Catalunya
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