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    Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

    12,709 Reviews
    #5 of 853 things to do in Barcelona
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    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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    One of the most emblematic buildings of the Catalan Gothic. An outstanding church built in the XIVth century with a purity and unity of style that is very unusual in large medieval buildings. You can visit the church during the worship time or enjoy...more
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    Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
    El Born / La Ribera
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    Good place to visit for location

    A beautiful church in the south part of Gothic Quarter, so there is a small square in front, many restaurants/chocolate shops and very close to Picasso Museum.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Alp S
    Reviewed yesterday
    Historical Gothic Church

    We have always fancied visiting old churches, as it gives you a glimpse of the life way back when and another place to pray and thank God for allowing you to visit places like this. If you are like us, then you should take the...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    1  Thank bobbyd136
    Reviewed yesterday
    A calm place in the big city

    This beautiful basilica is located in Born district. You can go there by Metro yellow Line 4, Jaume I. station. We walked along the narrow streets and went into this real Gothic cathedral. I think it isn't as famous as the Saint Eulalia Basilica, but...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank laczkozsu
    Reviewed yesterday
    Very beautiful place

    This church is wonderful! It is really big and majestic. It's one of the must visits in Barcelona. You can find it in Born district

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank fritscheelyse
    Reviewed yesterday
    Different than the other basilicas of the city

    Worth a visit. This is less fancy than the other basilica or cathedral of the city, maybe that's why it feels more alive.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank fbo7
    Reviewed yesterday
    Another beautiful Gothic church

    The architecture of the Gothic area of Barcelona is a very interesting piece of this city's heritage. There are a lot of details that will move you in how this came about. A true experience.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Kikco1
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful place to visit

    Despite being in the book Cathedral of the sea. I think it is a very nice church to visit in Barcelona. Also you can take the opportunity to eat something in the Borne area. It is full of restaurants and nice area to walk and...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LauraP3581
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Awesome!

    Such amazing feeling looking straight up to through the giant pillars. Very detailed sculpture and amazing feeling of calm throughout the building.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank pnsellers
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful

    An amazing place!! Must visit when you're in Barcelona! One of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank 254hadasw
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    sanctuary

    I like architecture. I will become a 5 star in something like this. But what I like is the care that you can see. The beauty and history in it is just moving.

    Date of experience: May 2018
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    March 19, 2019|
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    Response from peperina826 | Reviewed this property |
    thank you for your kind words......enjoy barcelona..one of my all time favorite cities....i could actually live there......a great combination of culture old and new...sophistication....mountain and beach and some of the... More
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    December 16, 2018|
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    Response from Sue M | Reviewed this property |
    Did not do the rooftops of the cathedral or Santa Maria del Mar but I agree w/ the others, go to Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya on Montjuic - the front steps have the best view of Barcelona.
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    I am considering taking a guided tour of the towers and terraces, but the time that works for my group is at 17:15 (5:15pm) on a late December day. I know from the website that we would need to arrive by 16:40 (4:40pm) for the last admission to the crypts and the tribunes. My question for TA is this: is it worth taking a tour of the rooftop that late in the day in December (it will be past sunset, which is at 17:25 (5:25pm) that day)? If you have toured the terraces and don't think we'd get much out of that experience in the dark, I'd rather just visit gratis or take the self-guided tour. (For point of reference, I climbed L'Arc de Triomphe in Paris one summer night as dusk turned to dark. It was one of my favorite things to see. Not sure how Barcelona ranks in this regard, being that Paris is the City of Lights, after all.) Thanks!
    November 28, 2018|
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    Response from Griselle L | Reviewed this property |
    I didn’t make the tower tour but the cathedral itself is a magnificent monument. But if you want to see amazing views of the city you shouldn’t miss Parc Güell.
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