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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 364 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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Calgary
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
38 helpful votes 38 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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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
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
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

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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Surrey, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Worth a visit - nice church, interesting history to it as well. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

The Born area where the Cathedral is placed is great! stylish, young and not as crowded as the Gothic. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Santa Maria Del Mar us easy is miss with all of the other cathedrals and sites in Barcelona, but don't let yourself. It's amazing! I read "Cathedral By The Sea" before heading to Barcelona and it really put the church as well as the city in perspective. More

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Mountain View, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I visited the Eglesia de Santa Maria del Mar on three occasions during our trip to Barcelona. Not as ornate as the Sagrada Familia but it has a more reverent tone. It contains some very nice stained glass windows. More

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Merida, Spain
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Beautiful in its gothic simplicity. It is one of those places that draws you into prayer. At noon on thursdays one can go up to the roof and have a breathtaking view of "old" Barcelona. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

if you are interested in churches or if you just pass by on your way please have a look at it.... but for me it is not a must. More

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