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
  • Catalunya • 2 min walk
  • Passeig de Gràcia • 4 min walk
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  • Ray M
    Loxwood, United Kingdom55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Organ tuning didn’t ruin the moment!
    Loved it here….very organised, reasonably priced and so much to see. It felt tranquil and beautiful and I’m far from religious! Well worth a tour with someone who knows all the details or reading up first plus the audio…we did the later. There are plenty of photography opportunities and also plenty of opportunities to be peaceful and reflect if that’s your bag. There were some amusing moments…someone tuning the organ, the geese (13), the rooftop wind, and as usual some hilarious selfie moments (others, not us I hasten to add!). We spent a good bit of time here and felt it was time we’ll spent 👍🙏
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2023
  • Julie S
    345 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely cathedral
    Lovely building inside and out with lots to look at. Beautiful statues of saints but sadly most of them are behind bars which makes them difficult to view clearly. I especially loved the 13 geese who live in the centre of the cloisters. You can also go up to the rooftop if you wish for an extra fee.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written October 23, 2023
  • murorga
    Sheffield, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking
    Just breathtaking, inside and out. I've never seen anything like it, anywhere. The colours, the architecture, the sheer scale of it - everything was epic. We included the ascent up one of the towers, which was very worthwhile to get high up and look over the city and building itself.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written November 4, 2023
  • ANGELO V
    Milan, Italy4,742 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Barcelona Cathedral
    The cathedral was built from the 13th to 15th centuries, and In the late 19th century, the neo-Gothic façade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that was common to Catalan churches. It is a church full of art masterpieces, such as statues, paintings, frescoes, altarpieces. Unfortunately, almost all side chapels are barred with iron grates, that make it difficult to enjoy the pieces of art. The crypt contains the burial site of St. Eulalia, patron of Barcelona. The cloister is very beautiful, and characterized by the presence of the cathedral's geese.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written December 5, 2023
  • Mumma&Co
    Timaru, New Zealand7,036 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Better than La Sargrada Familia
    7 euro each to enter but I was stunned once inside! Didn't pay the extra 4 euro for a headset. It was so quiet even though quite a few there. Not noisy & crowded like La Sagrada Familia. Loved being able to go onto the roof. Incredible views over the city!!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 20, 2023
  • vichy
    573 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful but not top of my list for the city
    This cathedral is just as grand and awe-inspiring as what one may expect, and yet it's definitely not my favorite one in the city - for that I would head to Santa Maria del Mar. Barcelona cathedral is beautifully maintained, within easy access of the other main tourist sites, and has a very well set up walkway on the roof to allow you to walk near the entire length of the cathedral and enjoy the views. Elevator access to the roof, which is definitely not something you find at all cathedrals. Yet there's something very commercial about it, and the interior also feel darker and heavier than others. So worth a visit, but not top of my list.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written January 27, 2024
  • Eileen108
    Mount Shasta, California5,116 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Must-Do in Barcelona
    Barcelona Cathedral is totally amazing, the detailed carvings and gold decorations are mind-blowing! This is definitely a must-do when in Barcelona! (It is also a fun place to hang out in the evenings, when there are street musicians playing.)
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written January 31, 2024
  • shell
    Barwell, United Kingdom45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely stunning.
    I cane here with my partner and two year old son in September 2023, well what a stunning building, there was work being carried out on the cathedral at the time, but that’s been happening for a while now, unfortunately we didn’t go in as there was a long queue and with a two year it just wasn’t possible. But we will return and we will go in and we are looking forward to it. You definately need to visit this stunning cathedral whilst visiting Barcelona.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written February 2, 2024
  • TheLeongOhana
    United States7,497 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Second Visit
    It was a few years since our first visit to the Cathedral and first thing I don’t recall was paying an admission fee to see the inside. The was one fee to see just the church and another one if one wanted to climb up to the tower and get an aerial view. Once we were admitted inside the church was so quiet with very few visitors. This time I was able to take more photos and see all the different altars, even though most were behind iron gates. The Crypt of St Eulalia was locked but visitors could still see the intricately carved sarcophagus supported above ground by columns. That was unusual. We also came across our first candle vending machine. Two sizes were sold. Cash only. Before leaving the cathedral we walked through the cloister garden and weee surprised to see 13 geese. Why 13? It was chosen based on the age that St Eulalia was martyred, 13 years.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written February 10, 2024
  • kentandy2018
    Maidstone, United Kingdom23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic roof top views
    Was lucky enough to have a hotel room overlooking this beautiful cathedral and made a visit there one of the first things after arriving in Barcelona. Front of cathedral is stunning with a lovely large square with plenty of coffee shops to grab a drink and snack. When buying your ticket make sure you get the option with the roof walkway as it easily the best part of the visit here. A lift takes you straight to the roof where you can walk right round the cathedral and enjoy stunning views over old Gothic area and miles all around. There are seats where you can take a seat and enjoy the views and we took advantage of it to enjoy a lovely sunny afternoon. Once you’re finished the lift takes you back down so no access issues. Overall a must see for any Barcelona trip.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 15, 2024
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livelovetraveling18
Chicago, IL49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is a must visit on your trip to Barcelona. Yes everyone goes to the Sagrada Familia, but this cathedral is right in the Gothic Quarter. For 11 Euros you can tour this with a wonderfully done audio story of the history of this beautiful and majestic cathedral. It also has one of the best views of Barcelona from the top of the tower and its breathtaking. The history, artwork, artifacts in the Cathedral are remarkable. While we were touring, a woman was singing in the most beautiful opera voice and it radiated through the cathedral. Don't miss it.
Written January 16, 2020
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Paul C
Sandwich, UK89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Getting to Barcelona is very easy you can fly from many airports and it’s a very quick two hour flight. There is a very efficient Aerobus coach that takes you to the Center of the city in half an hour for €6. There’s two buses A1for terminal 1 & A2 for terminal 2, so easy. There are a wide selection of hotels from budget to Posh and so many restaurant/cafes😁. If you are only there for the weekend get to the cathedral and the food market it’s fantastic just for taking pics but also for eating great food. There is a wide selection of food and drinks from traditional tapas to US fast food of course and the bars stay open till the early hours🍺. The only thing to get used to is the seemingly poor customer service attitude in some establishments where some staff seem a reluctant to serve you🤔. Whatever you do you won’t be disappointed so go soon if you haven’t been yet!😎
Written February 2, 2020
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Christine B
Houston, TX3,097 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral or Le Seu, is a Gothic Cathedral constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries (7 Euros per person senior admission). This was our first encounter with the elaborate use of gold in altarpieces here and elsewhere in the cathedrals we visited in Spain, as well as the beautifully carved choir stalls. An elevator and a couple of flights of stairs carried us up to the roof, where we caught our first sight of the towers of La Sagrada Familia. This wasn't as impressive as some of he other cathedrals we visited in Spain but was worth a visit.
Written January 1, 2020
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Gaurav S
Glasgow, UK360 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
Very nice cathedral in center of Gothic Town of Barcelona. Entry is free but there is a ticket (I think €7 pp) to go upto the Tower (via lift) for the city view. Headset information can be purchased inside the cathedral. Decent enough restaurants outside.
Written January 6, 2020
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Foodie_CST🍽🇷🇴
Kolios, Greece5,089 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Family
We passed by the Barcelona Cathedral while we were visiting Barcelona a few months ago and it looked very interesting, at least from the outside, loved the beautiful architecture, it reminded me a bit of Notre-Dame Cahedral in Paris. There was a huge queue at the entry when we arrived so I guess we were unlucky to arrive when there was an entry few (7€), if we arrived earlier (8 to 12:30 pm) or later (5:45 to 7:45 pm) the entry would have been free. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area, you can also reach the top for a small fee (3€).
Written January 4, 2020
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staledale
1,428 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Seven Euros each entrance fee. I don't care for the cliché phrase "must see" but this cathedral is truly beautiful, and is a "must see" in Barcelona. Fee includes an elevator lift to the rooftop walkways with city viewing areas and nice photo opportunities; but the inside is the most spectacular.
Written February 15, 2020
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Helen A
Dorchester, UK220 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
When we arrived we thought we could get in for free and we were shocked to see that we had to pay 7€ however we are so glad we did. Not only did that get you into the cathedral it also included the museum and the lift up to the rooftop! Wow! The museum was cultural! The rooftop was amazing! I hate heights but so glad that I went up there!! The photos and the memories will stay with us forever.
I don’t like the electric candles inside the cathedral
But if you go into the cloisters you can buy a real candle and choose an area to light it and say your prayers.
The nativity scene was beautiful.
I would highly recommend paying 7€.
Written January 4, 2020
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FabGlobetrotter03
New York City, NY1,394 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The Cathedral was on my list of things to see in Barcelona but I had stayed on Passeig de Gracia rather than at a hotel close to it. To my delight, the Basilica was still a walking distance from my hotel and I really enjoyed the walk too. There were decorated tree-lined streets as I walked to the Basilica, with lots of people everywhere, and street musicians performing. There was an antique market next to it on the day I visited, and I enjoyed visiting the market and seeing some antique for sale. This is a lovely Gothic style Cathedral. The architectural details are lovely. There was a long line of people waiting to view the interior when I visited, so I could not go in since I had little time but I plan to return here and spend more time at this beautiful church.
Written January 2, 2020
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YO_LOOK_AT_ME
San Antonio, TX2,902 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
The cathedral was under renovation when we visited and it was closed to the public during the time we were there. The area in front of the cathedral is quite lively. Be mindful of your surroundings; there are folks there who’ll approach you to have a picture taken with them and should you do so, will summarily demand 5€ or more per photo taken.
Written January 17, 2023
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MoonaMuslim
739 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
"La Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia" is a Gothic cathedral in the Barri Gòtic district. It is not as well known as "La Sagrada Familia", but it is a very beautiful and impressive church. And it is much more than a church, it is an imposing building, worth to visit, even when not religious. It is definitely worth a visit.
The interior, with its 3 naves, shines wonderfully in the sunlight and is impressively designed with many decorations and with a lot of love for details. At the Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia you can find many epochs of European architecture - whether romantic or Gothic.
Besides everything, the cloister (inner courtyard) with its palm trees, the fountain and the swans is a special impression for me.

The roof is accessible and can be reached via an elevator at the Porta de Sant Iu. It offers a great view of the city, hinterland and sea. A great sight especially at sunrise and sunset.
The bags are checked upon entry and you must wear sleeveless, knee-length clothing. So it takes a few minutes to get to the church.

In summer on the small square in front of the cathedral spontaneous Catalan dances of the ordinary people take place every Sunday morning ("'Sardanes"). A few musicians play Catalan music.
Written April 4, 2020
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