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The Cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia observes the passing of time in a city in constant movement and change. The Cathedral is also a reflection of the passage of generations and architectural styles mixed in a building of mostly Gothic character that must be visited inside to understand its splendour.
The construction of the Cathedral of Barcelona took place over six centuries. Suffering from the donations of medieval guilds and guilds, the Santa Creu began to be built in 1298, on the sanctified land where there used to be a 4th century Paleochristian basilica, destroyed by the troops of Al-Mansur. Only the baptistery remains of this one. From the Romanesque church before the Gothic one, the chapel of Santa Lucia remains, while the oldest door of the Cathedral is that of St. Ivo. On the other hand, the main façade and the tower were finished around 1890, following the initial plans and therefore following a neo-Gothic style. Once inside, we are surprised by the 25 side chapels, the magnificent 14th century cloister and the choir stalls, which were used to gather the members of the Golden Fleece during the visit of Emperor Charles V of Germany in 1517. Of great beauty are the pulpit and the crypt where the remains of one of the patron saints of Barcelona, Santa Eulàlia, to whom the temple is dedicated, rest.
The Latin cross plan and the ribbed rounds, as well as the beautiful stained glass windows, fill the interior space of the Cathedral with light.
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Catedral de Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuThe Cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia observes the passing of time in a city in constant movement and change. The Cathedral is also a reflection of the passage of generations and architectural styles mixed in a building of mostly Gothic character that must be visited inside to understand its splendour.
The construction of the Cathedral of Barcelona took place over six centuries. Suffering from the donations of medieval guilds and guilds, the Santa Creu began to be built in 1298, on the sanctified land where there used to be a 4th century Paleochristian basilica, destroyed by the troops of Al-Mansur. Only the baptistery remains of this one. From the Romanesque church before the Gothic one, the chapel of Santa Lucia remains, while the oldest door of the Cathedral is that of St. Ivo. On the other hand, the main façade and the tower were finished around 1890, following the initial plans and therefore following a neo-Gothic style. Once inside, we are surprised by the 25 side chapels, the magnificent 14th century cloister and the choir stalls, which were used to gather the members of the Golden Fleece during the visit of Emperor Charles V of Germany in 1517. Of great beauty are the pulpit and the crypt where the remains of one of the patron saints of Barcelona, Santa Eulàlia, to whom the temple is dedicated, rest.
The Latin cross plan and the ribbed rounds, as well as the beautiful stained glass windows, fill the interior space of the Cathedral with light.
The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the city's most emblematic buildings and is one of Barcelona's most recommended tourist attractions.
Built between 1905 and 1908 by the renowned architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of the country and an essential part of any visit to the city, along with other buildings by the contemporary architect Antonio Gaudí.
This historic building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it instantly. Hand in hand with experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl are discovered and visitors enter a world full of details and references to nature characteristic of modernist architecture.
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Palacio de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaThe Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the city's most emblematic buildings and is one of Barcelona's most recommended tourist attractions.
Built between 1905 and 1908 by the renowned architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of the country and an essential part of any visit to the city, along with other buildings by the contemporary architect Antonio Gaudí.
This historic building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it instantly. Hand in hand with experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl are discovered and visitors enter a world full of details and references to nature characteristic of modernist architecture.
In 1888, Barcelona organized the Universal Exhibition. As a gateway to the fair, located in the Parc de la Ciutadella, was the Arc de Triomphe. A monument of classical form and proportions but with sculptural and decorative finishes, groundbreaking and full of symbolism, which is one of the icons of the city.
At the top of Passeig Lluís Companys, the Arc de Triomphe stands out. Gateway to the 1888 Universal Exhibition, the arch presided over the then Sant Joan Hall, the walkway that led to the fairgrounds in Parc de la Ciutadella. The architect Josep Vilaseca conceived a work of classical character and proportions as an allegory of Barcelona's respect for the nations and provinces participating in the Exhibition. As a counterpoint, Vilsaeca chose to clad the monument with exposed work and give it a totally neo-Mudejar air, a fashionable style in the Spain of that time. The combination of the use of the brick with the set of friezes that surround the arch make it a singularly beautiful piece.
A detailed look at this portal makes us understand that the Arc de Triomphe was the gateway to the modernity of Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. On the one hand, the frieze facing Paseo de Sant Joan represented Barcelona receiving the nations. On the other hand, we can see how the city gives the awards to the participants of the Exhibition. The side reliefs symbolize Agriculture and Industry on one side and Trade and Art on the other. And above the arch, the coats of arms of the 49 Spanish provinces are presided over by the coat of arms of Barcelona.
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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís CompanysIn 1888, Barcelona organized the Universal Exhibition. As a gateway to the fair, located in the Parc de la Ciutadella, was the Arc de Triomphe. A monument of classical form and proportions but with sculptural and decorative finishes, groundbreaking and full of symbolism, which is one of the icons of the city.
At the top of Passeig Lluís Companys, the Arc de Triomphe stands out. Gateway to the 1888 Universal Exhibition, the arch presided over the then Sant Joan Hall, the walkway that led to the fairgrounds in Parc de la Ciutadella. The architect Josep Vilaseca conceived a work of classical character and proportions as an allegory of Barcelona's respect for the nations and provinces participating in the Exhibition. As a counterpoint, Vilsaeca chose to clad the monument with exposed work and give it a totally neo-Mudejar air, a fashionable style in the Spain of that time. The combination of the use of the brick with the set of friezes that surround the arch make it a singularly beautiful piece.
A detailed look at this portal makes us understand that the Arc de Triomphe was the gateway to the modernity of Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. On the one hand, the frieze facing Paseo de Sant Joan represented Barcelona receiving the nations. On the other hand, we can see how the city gives the awards to the participants of the Exhibition. The side reliefs symbolize Agriculture and Industry on one side and Trade and Art on the other. And above the arch, the coats of arms of the 49 Spanish provinces are presided over by the coat of arms of Barcelona.
Barrios
Although every corner of the city has something particular that makes us completely in love with it, if there is one that has stolen every piece of our heart is the Gothic Quarter ... Why? You just have to keep reading... You won't need any more explanations:
The Cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, which is dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona It has been catalogued as an Asset of Cultural Interest and has been a National Historic and Artistic Monument since 1929. Inside, there is a Gothic cloister in which 13 white geese live (as a symbol of the age Santa Eulàlia had when she was crucified).
Any of the streets in the Old Town is a must.
The Plaza Real of Barcelona, which is connected on one hand with Las Ramblas and what has been the protagonist of several films, such as The Perfume, which kept the real aspect of the square.barrio gotico
The Call (La Judería), in which an old synagogue was discovered and restored and is now open to the public.
Plaça del Pi: the best day of the week to visit it is the Saturday, as there is usually a craft fair where you can find things you cannot resist.
Walk through the Angel's Portal to satisfy any culinary craving or to buy any garment to be on the cutting edge.
The Palacio Berenguer de Aguilar, which is the current Picasso Museum and has a collection of more than 4,200 works by the Malaga painter and is considered the most complete collection in the world of works from his youth. The Palace has been declared a museum of national interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Mirador del Reig Martí: it has wonderful views of the city and connects the Palau Reial with the Palua Lloctinent.
Carrer de Petritxol: we advise you not to walk along it if you are on a diet, as it is full of artisan farms (chocolate shops). There are also many antique shops and art galleries.
San Felipe Neri Church: during the Civil War it suffered a bombing of which only the façade and part of the structure of the church remained standing.
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Gothic quarter
Ronda de Sant PereAlthough every corner of the city has something particular that makes us completely in love with it, if there is one that has stolen every piece of our heart is the Gothic Quarter ... Why? You just have to keep reading... You won't need any more explanations:
The Cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, which is dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona It has been catalogued as an Asset of Cultural Interest and has been a National Historic and Artistic Monument since 1929. Inside, there is a Gothic cloister in which 13 white geese live (as a symbol of the age Santa Eulàlia had when she was crucified).
Any of the streets in the Old Town is a must.
The Plaza Real of Barcelona, which is connected on one hand with Las Ramblas and what has been the protagonist of several films, such as The Perfume, which kept the real aspect of the square.barrio gotico
The Call (La Judería), in which an old synagogue was discovered and restored and is now open to the public.
Plaça del Pi: the best day of the week to visit it is the Saturday, as there is usually a craft fair where you can find things you cannot resist.
Walk through the Angel's Portal to satisfy any culinary craving or to buy any garment to be on the cutting edge.
The Palacio Berenguer de Aguilar, which is the current Picasso Museum and has a collection of more than 4,200 works by the Malaga painter and is considered the most complete collection in the world of works from his youth. The Palace has been declared a museum of national interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Mirador del Reig Martí: it has wonderful views of the city and connects the Palau Reial with the Palua Lloctinent.
Carrer de Petritxol: we advise you not to walk along it if you are on a diet, as it is full of artisan farms (chocolate shops). There are also many antique shops and art galleries.
San Felipe Neri Church: during the Civil War it suffered a bombing of which only the façade and part of the structure of the church remained standing.