Barcelona Cathedral Cathedral of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Barcelona Cathedral Barcelona Cathedral is undoubtedly an impressive building, & the heart of Barcelona's religious community. As one may expect it is located in the city centre, & forms an important link in the chain of attractions that many people come to Barcelona to see. The Cathedral's origins point to a very different structure. The ancient Basilica that stood in its place was destroyed by the Moorish occupation under Al-Mansur in 925AD. Its remains can still be seen in the City History Museum. Around 1046 a new cathedral was started at the request of Bishop Guislabert. It was however shortlived, & there is little that remains to tell us much about this building. Except that it is believed to have occupied part of the Gothic building. Construction of the present day Cathedral of Barcelona began in the year 1298AD. Tremendously elaborate its concept was a marvel at the time, & a huge undertaking for the city & the men involved in its creation. So much so that work on its facade remained unfinished until the end of the 19th century. This was taken on by the architects Josep Oriol Mestres & August Font I Carreras, taking their inspiration from a drawing dating from the 15th century by Mestre Carli. By day or night the cathedral is a magnificent attraction, graced by many visitors all year round. Another main draw for the crowds is its art collection, dating from 1300's to the 1700's. Displayed are many improtant Spanish works, & the collection is considered to be one of the finest of its type. More Barcelona Attractions; Barcelona City Zones Barcelona Historic Attractions Barcelona Museums Barcelona Parks & Gardens Barcelona Modern-Other Attractions Barcelona City Zones La Rambla (Barcelona's busiest street) Ciutat Vella (old city) Barri Gotic (Gothic quarter) L'Eixample (modernist architecture) La Barceloneta (old sailors quarter) Barri de Gracia Passeig de Gracia Barcelona Historic Attractions Sagrada Familia La Pedrera Palau Guell (Palace) Roman Barcelona Barcelona Cathedral Barcelona University Santa Maria del Mar Church Palau de la Musica Catalana Columbus Monument Port Vell Catalunya Square Reial Square Kings Square Sant Jaume Square Espanya Square Barcelona Museums & Galleries Picasso Museum Gaudi Museum Barcelona History Museum Maritime Museum Miro Foundation (Fundacio Miro) Barbier-Mueller Museum of Pre-Colombian Art Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art Barcelona Parks & Gardens Park Guell Park de la Ciutadella Park Laberint Park Palau Reial Barcelona Modern-Other Attractions Barcelona FC Olympic Barcelona Barcelona Water Parks Barcelona Theme parks   Barcelona Tourist Office Tel     +34 932 853 834 (Mon-Fri 9am-8pm & Sat 9am-2pm)   More Barcelona links: - Barcelona Spain Site Map Accommodation Barcelona FC Barcelona Beaches Barcelona History Barcelona Water Parks Barcelona Theme Parks Barcelona Aquarium Tibidabo Park Port Aventura Sagrada Familia FC Barcelona Barcelona Football Club Barcelona Hotels Spain Barcelona Cheap Hotels Barcelona Luxury Hotels Barcelona Aparthotels Hotels Barcelona Camp Nou F.C Barcelona Barcelona Soccer Barcelona City Zones Historic Attractions Barcelona Museums Barcelona Parks Modern Attractions Gaudi Gay Barcelona Barcelona Restaurants Picasso Museum La Rambla Barcelona Cathedral Gaudi Museum Olympic Barcelona Ciutat Vella (old city) Palau Guell (Palace) Roman Barcelona Gaudi Museum Barcelona University Barri Gotic -Gothic quarter Barcelona Ferries Barcelona Hotels Spain Barcelona Cheap Hotels Barcelona Luxury Hotels Barcelona Aparthotels Hotels Barcelona Barcelona Ferries Barcelona Cathedral, Cathedral of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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