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Barcelona Cathedral

Gothic Architecture from the 13th Century

The Gothic-style Barcelona Cathedral dates from the 13th century. The Choir-stalls in the center of the nave, built in 1390, is a historic masterpiece of art. The Cathedral houses the sarcophagus of St. Eulalia, and the church hosts an annual religious celebration by the fountain in the cloister.

The Cathedral of Barcelona is located in Barcelona’s charming Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic), and was built in the Gothic style, too. The Grand Facade of the Church is decorated with spires, sculptures, and ornaments, with a 70-meter-high main central tower. There are also two 50-meter-high Octagonal Bell Towers at the rear of the church, which date back to the 14th century.

The Cathedral of Barcelona, or Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, was built in the 13th century and houses many historic religious treasures. The Choir Stalls in the Center of the Nave, were built in 1390 and are decorated with numerous wood carvings and paintings. The marble relief at the entrance, depicting the story of Saint Eulalia, is a rare artistic masterpiece. In the church’s Treasure Gallery, more religious paintings can be admired.

Gothic spire of the church

Below the High Altar, The Crypt contains the sarcophagus of Saint Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona. Outside the altar, there are 28 Chapels, which houses the coffins of the Catholic saints and the nobles of Barcelona.

To the south of the cathedral, there is another Gothic style Rectangular Cloister, built by craftsmen in the 14th century. The atrium of the cloister is filled with palm trees, and every year the church celebrates the day of Corpus Christi with a “dancing egg” in the courtyard fountain.