October 10, 2010
Barcelona Churches
Christmas is the time of a year when folk are tranquil and satisfied. For plenty of us it is an important period to spend more special time with our families, visit church for Christmas concerts and to thank God for all the good from the passed year. Barcelona is one of those cities that are famous for its impressive historical churches and churches, which are definitely worth to visit. Here is a list with some info regarding most well-liked churches in Barcelona. Still need to go to Barcelona, check Apartments in Barcelona to find the ideal accommodation.
Sagrada Familia.
Sagrada Familia is definitely the most visited and famous cathedral in Barcelona, if not even in the entire Spain, designed by Antonio Gaudi. Construction of the cathedral started on 1882, but is still unfinished as the architect died before that, in a car accident. He is buried in the crypt below the temple. The design style of Sagrada Famila is expressionistic. There's not much entrance charge, and services are held continually.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona Cathedral is situated in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. The cathedral is also a museum with its medieval paintings and sculptures. It was constructed from the thirtheenth through the 15th century. The primary faade was added in 1870, which was based upon a 1408 design. It is richly decorated, with countless gargoyles and complicated stone carvings, making it quite unique in Barcelona. Its windows are a real masterpiece, in different colors and patterns.
Santa Maria del Mar Church.
The Santa Maria church in Barcelona is without question one of the city's finest Catalan Gothic churches. Built over 5 hundred years back, the interior may not excessively decorated, but this church is well proportioned and imposing. Musical concerts are staged in the church from time to time and these can be quite enchanting. Because of its astounding interior also many couples decide to execute their marriage rite there. The church is situated in the Born Quarter.
Cathedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, a. K. A La Seu.
The cathedral is found in the heart of the city and its history reflects the different stages of the city's development. Already in 343 A.D, the Romans made a basilica on the same ground, which was then devastated totally in 985 by the Moors. Later , it got replaced by a Roman cathedral again in the eleventh century. The construction of the key cathedral itself took from 1298 to 1460 and extra works on the gothic cover were finished in the latter 19th century. While many changes have been made in the case of the cathedral, the Santa Llucia chapel has kept its cosy character and the famous 13 geese. Each goose represents one year in the life of the martyr Santa Eulalia, who was tortured to death in the 4th century by the Romans for her faith.
Sant Pau del Camp.
This is the oldest church in the Catalan metropolis, which is located in the district of Raval and which is the only Roman building in Barcelona. The Benedictine monastery was initially made in the 9th century and was rebuilt in the eleventh and 12 th Century after it had been devastated by the army of Almanzor. Further destruction made extra restorations required and nowadays one can see different epochal influences, which underwent Barcelona.
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