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Catedral de Barcelona
The grand Gothic cathedral of Barcelona, dedicated to Santa Eulàlia, with a soaring vaulted nave, a leafy cloister famous for its thirteen resident geese, and sweeping rooftop views.
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The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona and the spiritual centre of the old city. Built mostly between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries over the remains of earlier churches and a Roman temple, it is a majestic example of Catalan Gothic, though its lacy main facade was only completed in the late nineteenth century. Inside, slender columns soar to a shadowy vaulted ceiling above twenty-nine side chapels. The crypt holds the tomb of Santa Eulàlia, a young Barcelona martyr. But the cathedral's most charming surprise is its cloister, a tranquil garden of palms and magnolias where, by ancient tradition, thirteen white geese are kept, one for each year of Eulàlia's short life. A lift carries visitors up to the roof for magnificent views over the medieval rooftops.
Fatti principali
- 1298 year — Construction of the Gothic cathedral began, continuing for around 150 years
- 13 geese — White geese live in the cloister, one for each year of Santa Eulàlia's life
- 29 chapels — Side chapels line the interior of the great cathedral
📍 Plaça de Sant Iu 1, 08002, Barcelona