Cathedral of Barcelona

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, as it is formally known, was begun in the 13th century with construction continuing for several hundred years as additions were made. It reached its current form in the late 19th century when the neo-gothic facade was added (the 1st picture). The 2nd picture shows the part of the cathedral walls that are part of the 2,000 year old city walls built by the Romans.
The 3rd picture is of the nave just inside the entrance. The wall in front is part of a surround in which is a set of choir stalls. The 4th picture is in front of that enclosure looking at the chancel. The 5th picture is even farther forward and includes the crypt with the tomb of St. Eulalia. Eulalia was a 13 year old girl who refused to recant during the Diocletian persecution and so was killed. She is co-patron saint of Barcelona.
The 6th and 7th pictures are a couple examples of the many side chapels here.
Off to the side is a cloister with a fountain and water feature where 13 white geese are kept. It is said that there are 13 to remember Saint Eulalia's age when she was martyred.
The last picture is a view from the roof of the cathedral. Wouldn't you know it? I entered the cathedral from a sunny day. By the time I got to the roof, it was raining.Leia mais