Sightseeing in Barcelona: Gothic Churches

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia  also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese (Font de les Oques) was completed in 1448.  The roof is notable for its gargoyles, featuring a wide range of animals, both domestic and mythical.

 

 

Santa Maria del Mar is an imposing church in theRibera district of Barcelona, Spain, built between 1329 and 1383 at the height of Catalonia's maritime and mercantile preeminence. It is an outstanding example of Catalan Gothic, with a purity and unity of style that is very unusual in large medieval buildings.

 

 

Santa Maria del Pi meaning "St. Mary of the Pine Tree is a 14th-century Gothic church situated on the Plaça del Pi, in the Barri Gòtic district of the city.