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Barcelona Cathedral Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia
A Gothic cathedral with a peaceful cloister, a flock of white geese and a rooftop view.
Photo: Jose María Ligero Loarte / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The cathedral was built mostly between the 13th and 15th centuries, with the façade finished in the 19th. Inside are a carved choir, many side chapels and the crypt of Saint Eulàlia, the city's co-patron.
The leafy cloister has a pond with 13 white geese, and you can take a lift to the roof for views over the Gothic Quarter.
Tickets / priceThe standard tourist visit (choir, cloister and roof) costs roughly €9 to €10, with free slots at certain times for worshippers and some visitors. Check the cathedral site, as the system changes.
Opening hoursOpen daily for visitors, with worship hours kept separate from the paid visit. Check the official site for current times.
Time needed45–90 minutes
Best timeMorning
Getting thereMetro L4 Jaume I (a five-minute walk)
AddressPla de la Seu, s/n, 08002 Barcelona
Booking advice
No booking is normally required, but check the website for the current visiting scheme.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly: covered shoulders and knees.
- The roof lift gives a close look at the spires and the old town rooftops.
- On Sundays and holidays, you may find a sardana dance in the square in front of the cathedral.
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