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St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral (Eglesia de Santa Maria del Mar)

The People's Cathedral | Placa Santa Maria, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
34-93-3102390
Ranked #4 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 374 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Churches/ Cathedrals
Description: Built in the fourteenth century, this cathedral is one of the most important religious centers in Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Full of history, beautifully nit at night in a great neighborhood! More

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Naples, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

All the church tell a story of old Spain ,from the King and Queen to common people and sailors. I disliked the noise of visitors during the ceremony. More

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Fredericksburg, VA
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This church is located in a part of town our tour guide said was being reestablished by a lot of younger artist types, and she was right. My wife refers to this type of community as bohemian. The shops and cafes in the immediate area around the church were full of young people (late 20's, early 30's) and the area... More

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New Jersey
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This was a very nice palce to visit..and is surrounded aby nice restaurants..and bars... More

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montreal
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is not the nicest church in Barcelona but considering that it was built and financed by the ''lower class '' in the Middle-Age , it is quite impressive ! Its simplicity gives it a charm not found in bigger and more illustrous cathedrals ! Services are still being performed at the Cathedral and we were fortunate enough to find... More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Loved walking through this place and sketching the architectural details. It is also a little known fact that you can find a very clean bathroom in the courtyard behind some bamboo screens... tiny but a huge gift to travelers since they can be so hard to find in Barcelona. The courtyard itself is just lovely, and a beautiful place to... More

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Calgary
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Cathedral is the centre of the Gothic district, which includes a Roman ruin hidden deep in its midst. We had a local guide, wiithout which I am sure we would never have found the Roman ruin. I tried to go back to the cathedral a couple of times, but kept getting lost in the maze of narrow streets. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I visited the church because I read the book "La Catedral del Mar" based on the construction of this church. The church is beautiful and full of history. Very nice visit!!! More

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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Not out of this world but worth seeing if you are near. More

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Virginia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It's a cathedral and though not the main one, it is definitely worth seeing, if you have the time. I think what distinguished this place is how tasteful the design is. It's lovely. The only reason I don't give it an excellent is because you have to prioritize and if you are only going to see one cathedral in Barcelona,... More

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