Pl. Seu
Metro: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3)
Hrs: 09:00-13:30 and 17:15-19:00
Hrs Elevator/ Ascensor: Mon-Sat/ Lun-Sab, 10:30-12:30
Price for elevator: 2€

The Cathedral, constructed in 1298, is one of the superlative and expansive celebrations of Barcelona architecture. The spectacular façade, the intricate attention to detail and its true magnitude make The Cathedral a centrpiece in Barcelona. At the end of the 19th century, Josep Oriol Mestres and August Font reformed the exterior design of The Cathedral, introducing a Neo-Gothic style which is a theme that can be seen throughout the Barri Gottic region. The vivid stained-glass windows reflect the passages of the New and Old Testament, whilst the Apostles, etched into the walls of the cathedral, represent the history of Catholicism. The building is beautifully illuminated at night, accentuating its spiritual presence.
The most intriguing feature of the inside is the Chapel of the Holy Christ of Lepanto. It is a wooden image of Christ, eloquently carved in the 16th century. The high, expansive arches within the cathedral are supposed to be symbolic of a reaching-out towards Christ. It is the period in history when architects discovered how structurally to support buildings of colossal proportions. The Chapel of Santa Lucia, a transitional Romanesque church, built shortly before The Cathedral, can be found on the side of The Cathedral..