Cathedral de Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
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bluesnote
N 41° 23.072 E 002° 10.553
31T E 431094 N 4581772
One of the oldest churches in all of Barcelona.
Waymark Code: WM13Y7F
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 03/11/2021
Views: 12
Taken from Wikipedia, "The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (Catalan: Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia), also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, with the principal work done in the fourteenth century. The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese (Font de les Oques) was completed in 1448. In the late nineteenth century, the neo-Gothic façade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that was common to Catalan churches. The roof is notable for its gargoyles, featuring a wide range of animals, both domestic and mythical.
Its form is pseudo-basilica, vaulted over five aisles, the outer two divided into chapels. The transept is truncated. The east end is a chevet of nine radiating chapels connected by an ambulatory. The high altar is raised, allowing a clear view into the crypt."
Address of Tower:
Barcelona, Spain
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 10
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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