Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona Cathedral
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A beautiful gothic cathedral with stained glass windows dating back 500 years.
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Neighbourhood: Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
With its iconic, old-Europe streets and alleys, this picturesque neighbourhood is the very heart of Barcelona. It blends historic artifacts from its days under Roman dominion up through the Spanish Civil War with a vibrant modern-day culture of artisan shops and authentic culinary experiences. Avid explorers will be thrilled to discover quaint terraces and plazas brought to life by the many small bars and local musicians lasting late into the night. Fashionistas will be drawn to Portal de L’Angel, which is lined with well-known brand names and smaller boutique stands.
How to get there
  • Jaume I • 3 min walk
  • Liceu • 6 min walk
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  • robgarrettcurator
    Gdynia, Poland328 contributions
    Don't forget the roof walk!
    The Cathedral is a must-see, both inside and out... and don't forget the roof. Yes, included in the ticket, you can take a tiny lift to the roof and enjoy a close-up view of the Cathedral spires and the rooftops of Barcelona. Open for viewing from 10:00 am and I recommend going early to avoid crowds.
    Visited July 2021
    Written 27 July 2021
  • mery_lotos
    Istanbul, Türkiye46 contributions
    Breathtaking
    It is unbelievable place which is top-high-must-see place in Barcelona. If you visit Sagrda Familia but not this cathedrall you won't be able to understand how amazing Barcelona is. The entrance's cost is 7 euros perperson, but it woth each penny. From the first step you can smel, see and feel this atmosohere which is making you really cry. I was seatting inside more than 40 min just staring on the centre of this magic place and found myself crying. The walls, ceil and each itch is taking you away to thse times when this place bild. And the square before this cathedrall is huge and even if you do not ger inside of this building, just seat in front of it and just loook.
    Visited February 2020
    Written 10 February 2020
  • DERtravels
    Pomona, California1,441 contributions
    Majesty in the Old Town
    This Cathedral is one of the best examples of history in this historic area of the city. There are so many sights to see within the walls. If you are visiting during busy hours, the entrance fee is 7 euros and another 4 euros if you want an audio guide. It is well worth it. Visit the church proper, the crypt, the cloisters where the geese reside, the chapter hall. Dont forget to take the lift to the roofs for a very unique view of Barcelona..WOnderful firt shops, prayer corners. It is an active church so you could be limited entrance during services.
    Visited November 2019
    Written 28 September 2020
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,633 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
My wife and I were in Barcelona this past November on a Viking cruise and had a Sunday morning tour of the city. We went by the Cathedral but didn’t enter. It is a magnificent Gothic structure built in the 15th century.
Written 1 October 2023
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Linton B
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We bought tickets and did not hire a guide. There is a free audio guide in multiple languages you can download to your phone. Unfortunately after the first few stops in excellent English, the guide defaulted to Spanish and multiple tries failed to correct the issue. Pick up one of the small brochures to get at least some detail. Don't miss the ride to the roof for a spectacular view. Some wait for the lift and 29 steps to climb after the lift but well worth it.
Written 26 September 2023
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tess c
Scotland, UK693 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The cathedral of Barcelona is situated at the gothic quarter in the heart of the city.This cathedral is beautiful on the outside and even more stunning inside.Basic tickets cost around 8 euros per adult but you can also buy a ticket to go to the roof section too.The cathedral is from the 14th/15th century.It has beautiful stained glass throughout.There is also a small pond of water with stunning white live geese in the cloister of the cathedral.It has a gift shop next to the geese area..Highly recommend yes to visit..You will walk around just looking at the ceiling as it’s soo stunning.
Written 16 September 2023
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Michael A
Toronto, Canada628 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
What a place. Steeped in history, dark and feels almost foreboding, coated and sculpted in fine, fine detail, this lovely, magnificent ancient monument to the 1500's is so, so worth some time. I sat in awe of its beautiful cloisters, loved the meeting room off the cloisters, filled as it is with exceptional art, and also liked seeing the 'treasure' room, with jewels and reliquaries from times past. An utterly breathtaking visit.
Written 16 September 2023
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Globetrotter
Dublin, Ireland139 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a must-see for those who enjoy old buildings and different depictions of the saints. Not too busy and the view at the top is definitely worth it. A full 360-degree view of Barcelona [unlike sagardi Familia which is just a small viewpoint] . Audio or guided tours are best as not a lot of information is provided.
There is a lovely rustic courtyard with ducks outside.
Written 6 September 2023
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Fidelscastrol
Manila, Philippines760 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Centre of town. Churches are not really my bag Baby, however this cathedral is very nice rather like the one in Peterborough in the UK. Seen inside before..If you are into churches then pay to walk along roof inside. I preferred the great voice of the guy outside singing those sad ballads. Full of tourists as expected. A must see if you are visiting the centre of Barcelona but doesn’t impress like La Sagrada Familia.
Fidelscastrol.
Written 3 September 2023
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada24,664 contributions
Sep 2022
After having decided on the previous day not to enter the Sagrada Familia due to its "kind of exorbitant" price, I would just say that I was "pleasantly surprised" after entering this cathedral (for quite reasonable 9 Euros) to see: awesome gold-glittered shrines (the likes of which actually not so commonly seen among the cathedrals in Europe unlike elsewhere such as those in South & Central Americas with many of the cathedrals full of such glitters), a nicely-decorated crypt-like room a little down below (just to take a look from right outside), and a "long room" in the middle of the cathedral floor with some rows of elaborately-designed chairs along both length-sides (with carving features & such on the chairs and also a row of colorful paintings right behind on each of the two sides).

And yes, also worthwhile was going up to the rooftop (by elevator) for city views in pretty much all directions although nothing on like a panoramic scale I would say due to the Cathedral's modest height and with a number of buildings right beside (still fairly wide-open & breathtaking views to enjoy in some directions like to the west & south including a clear view of the Montjuic Hill not too far away and also a glimpse of the sea through the buildings along the city's waterfront in just a walking distance from this cathedral).

And after coming back down from the rooftop was heading out on one side of the Cathedral to the "cloister area" where along the corridors are some more shrines (not quite as elaborates as those inside the Cathedral) & also a small museum (just for a quick visit into its 2 small rooms), but "most importantly" seen while going around the cloister were these "13 live geese" (had known about them before my visit here but yes very nice to see the live ones and not just statues although they were all together in like one small part of the cloister and just not much movement among them at the time).

Located at the city's old-town part of Barri Gotic (so-named for its Gothic-styled & likely centuries-old buildings), also at just a few-minute walk from this cathedral is the Barcelona History Museum (mainly underground with "structural remnants" from the Roman time), and not in the Gothic Quarter itself but at just about a 10-minute walk outside the Quarter "to the north" from this cathedral (which is located pretty much right at the north-side entrance to the Quarter) is the city's main Catalunya Square (quite a spacious one with also many pigeons & a number of "great-looking" statues).
Written 20 August 2023
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Sacha A
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful cathedral with peaceful cloister, amazing stained glass and statues. We got a ticket that allowed us to go up on the roof (there's a lift) and the views are stunning.
Written 7 August 2023
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Sophie W
24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This is an absolutely stunning cathedral that truly takes your breath away. It’s one of the few religious landmarks in the city that actually enforces the signs, asking for respectful silence in certain areas. I really appreciated this as it gave me time in space to appreciate the beauty of the building that I was in. I highly recommend paying a little bit extra to get rooftop access for some truly breathtaking views of the city also make sure not to miss out on visiting the cloisters and their quacking inhabitants.
Written 4 August 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,672 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
It’s a spectacular Cathedral to see and walk around and experience the detail of the architecture.

Located near La Rambka only about a 10 minute walk and very much worth the effort to see and do.

About 10 euros to go inside which is for me too high, as to pay to go in a place of worship is wrong.
Written 27 July 2023
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