Barcelona Cathedral Facade
by Pedro L Gili
Title
Barcelona Cathedral Facade
Artist
Pedro L Gili
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The cathedral is certainly one of the finest Gothic buildings in Barcelona. It stands at the Pla de la Seu, almost in the centre of the Barri Gotic, which directly borders to the famous Rambla. The forecourt of the cathedral is often used for parties and events. Saturdays at 18.30 and Sundays at 12.00 Sardana is danced here, the traditional circle dance of the Catalans.
It is also worthwhile to look at the church at night, when the facade is atmospherically illuminated (currently covered by scaffolding due to renovations). Inside the cathedral you will find a magnificent building and a beautiful cloister.
The construction of this imposing cathedral started in the 11th Century on the foundations of a basilica destroyed by the Moors in 985. The nave was built between 1298-1448. The construction of the neo-gothic facade was finished in 1890. The church houses 29 side chapels, 10 of which are located around the apse of the altar. In one chapel there is a supposedly miraculous crucifix. It is said to have helped defeat the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto.
The church is about 83 metres long and 25 metres high.
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May 15th, 2013
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