What to do and see in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

February 1, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona

1. Gran Sinagoga Maimonides Barcelona

Avenir Street, 24, 08021 Barcelona Spain +34 932 00 85 13 http://www.cib.cat
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Gran Sinagoga Maimonides Barcelona

2. Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles

Carrer de Balmes, 78, 08007 Barcelona Spain +34 932 15 27 30
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles

3. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain (+34) 932 080 414 [email protected] http://www.sagradafamilia.org/
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4.5 based on 163,734 reviews

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a monumental church devoted to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Construction began in 1882, based on plans drawn up by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, and Antoni Gaudi was commissioned to continue the project in 1883. The Temple has always been an expiatory church, built only from donations. As Gaudi said: "The Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Familia is made by the people and is mirrored in them. It is a work that is in the hands of God and the will of the people." In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the site as a minor basilica

Reviewed By Lifetoexplore59 - Denmead, United Kingdom

What a fantastic beautiful interesting work of art, I was in awe of the many many details, the amazing colours coming through from the stained glass windows just takes your breath away, a must absolutely visit.

4. Barcelona Cathedral

Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 933 42 82 62 [email protected] http://www.catedralbcn.org/
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4.5 based on 9,669 reviews

Barcelona Cathedral

A beautiful gothic cathedral with stained glass windows dating back 500 years.

Reviewed By Mihaela11 - Amman, Jordan

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a beautiful Gothic church built from thirteenth to fifteenth century with a roof famous for its gargoyles featuring many animals. The stained glass windows are awesome.

5. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain +34 931 98 40 67 [email protected] http://www.santamariadelmarbarcelona.org
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4.5 based on 13,776 reviews

Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

The Gothic Church, built in the 14th century, is located in the quarter of La Ribera.

Reviewed By 523travelbug - Melbourne, Australia

Grand old church with opera buskers very fitting indeed, The church has a wonderful history and very beautiful piece of architecture dating back to 1700;s

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy

1 Carrer de la Merce, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 933 15 27 56 [email protected] http://www.basilicadelamerce.com
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy

7. Templo del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

Cumbre del Tibidabo Serra de Collserola Natural Park, 08035 Barcelona Spain +34 934 17 56 86 [email protected] http://templotibidabo.es
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4.5 based on 1,698 reviews

Templo del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

Reviewed By shah1_06 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

I read some blogs before heading to Barcelona and this place was mentioned - it did not disappoint. Takes about an hour to get to but it’s worth it. The views are out of this world. The church is stunning inside and out. You can climb to the top of the church (for a small fee) to see spectacular views of tibidabo and Barcelona. There is also a mini theme park to enjoy also. Highly recommend!

8. Basilica dels Sants Martirs Just i Pastor

Carrer de Rere Sant Just, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 933 01 74 33 http://basilicasantjust.cat
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Basilica dels Sants Martirs Just i Pastor

9. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady

Arago, 299, 08009 Barcelona Spain +34 934 57 65 52 [email protected] http://www.concepciobcn.com
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady

10. Church of Sant Francesc de Sales

Passeig de Sant Joan 88 Colegio de los Hermanos Maristas, 08009 Barcelona Spain +34 934 58 76 67
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Church of Sant Francesc de Sales

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