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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- robgarrettcuratorGdynia, Poland328 contributionsDon'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 2021Written 27 July 2021
- mery_lotosIstanbul, Türkiye46 contributionsBreathtakingIt 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 2020Written 10 February 2020
- DERtravelsPomona, California1,441 contributionsMajesty in the Old TownThis 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 2019Written 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
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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.
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.
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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).
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.
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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JordiGiladell
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain820 contributions
¿ Se pueden hacer fotos ?
Leticia B
Mexico City, Mexico21 contributions
Si, con el teléfono sin problema, con cámara se paga una cantidad para poder usarla de aprox.5 euros
Salve leggevo su alcune recensioni che l'ingresso è gratuito fino alle 12 è vero?
Francesco B
Tremestieri Etneo, Italy444 contributions
L'ingresso è gratuito in determinate ore della giornata: Ti conviene informarti sul posto.
Antonella B
Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy11,538 contributions
Salve,non sono riuscita a capire se la visita libera.senza guida o altro è a pagamento oppure no.
Se non ho capito male al mattino l'ingresso è libero.
E' possibile assistere alla messa?
Grazie
Stefano M
8 contributions
Noi Siamo andati di mattina e l'ingresso era libero (no guida). Abbiamo pagato 3 euro a persona (bambini gratis) solo per salire sul tetto con l'ascensore...ne vale decisamente la pena. Per la Messa non saprei
Raphael Granado
Maringa, PR
Algum brasileiro que visitou esta Catedral pode me dizer quanto que é cobrado para poder entrar?
Dalara N
Vitória, Espirito Santo, Brazil19 contributions
7 euros por adulto
Kathleen A
Chicago, IL2 contributions
Is the walk up the stairs to the cathedral very difficult for an elderly person? Are there any alternative ways up to the cathedral other than the stairs? Do the stairs have hand-railings?
Texasman24
San Antonio, TX189 contributions
The stairs are about a floor and a half high. There are railings and elevators and ramps for physically challenged persons. The sight will lift your heart.
До скольки точно собор работает во второй половине дня для туристов? Спасибо.
Francisco N
Madrid, Spain2,259 contributions
Hola, por aquí no entendemos su idioma.
Fiona
Manchester, UK33 contributions
Hello.
Is the rooftop access available any day of the week? We were planning on visiting on a Sunday afternoon but the website is unclear on whether or not you can get the lift up at any time.
Many thanks.
Samira K
21 contributions
Sunday the Cathedral is open 8-2 and then 4-7 if not booked for a wedding or private event. I would suggest seeing it in a weekday if possible. In either case make sure you book your tickets online in advance for both the Cathedral and Giralda Tower. In a crunch if you are unable to go up Giralda there are many Hotels that have roof top cafes that you can access and enjoy a cup of coffee or a drink and see the view from. There are choices but do see the city from atop... worth it!
Gelatears22
Mexico City, Mexico78 contributions
Cuanto tiempo se tarda uno en visitar la catedral, con Terrazas, coro y claustro? Una o dos horas?
Nuri Agusti
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain81 contributions
Hola, para visitar la catedral bien con 1hora y media esta bien, pero para verla a fondo subiendo a la torre y todo un poco mas, 2 horas A las horas de la misa se puede entrar gratis para asistir al acto,pero la visita esta mas restringuida, en la entrada a otras partes de la catedral. para verlo todo es mas tiempo, pero vale la pena y subir a la torre ver la cripta y de la patrona de Barcelona Santa Eulalia y el Cristo de Lepanto que tiene mucha devocion si serian 2 horas.Las entradas se compran por fuera siempre suele haber cola pero se pueden sacar por internet.
Gelatears22
Mexico City, Mexico78 contributions
Cuanto tiempo se tarda uno en visitar la catedral, con Terrazas, coro y claustro? Una o dos horas?
Ramon N
Andorra la Vella639 contributions
Si se quiere subir al tejado, hay que concertar visita y dura más tiempo.
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- Barcelona Cathedral admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €22.71, while a popular guided tour starts around €3.08 per person. See all 199 Barcelona Cathedral tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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