Barcelona Cathedral
religious_site · Barcelona · Spain
- Address
- Pla de la Seu, 08002 Barcelona
- Links
- Google Maps
About
The Gothic cathedral of Barcelona, with a cloister that houses a flock of white geese.
History
Construction of the present building began in 1298.
Good to know
- Check the opening hours; sightseeing visits may be ticketed.
Nearby
Gothic Quarter
neighborhood · 100 m
The medieval heart of Barcelona, a maze of narrow lanes, small squares and Roman remains.
Palau de la Música Catalana
landmark · 390 m
A Modernista concert hall with a stained-glass ceiling, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Museu Picasso
museum · 410 m
A museum in medieval palaces on Carrer de Montcada with a large collection of Picasso's early works.
La Rambla
street · 430 m
The famous tree-lined pedestrian boulevard running from the Plaça de Catalunya to the port.
La Boqueria
market · 460 m
The city's most famous food market, with stalls of fruit, ham, seafood and snacks.
Santa Maria del Mar
religious_site · 470 m
A pure Catalan Gothic basilica in the Born district, with soaring columns and a plain, bright interior.