Much older than the Sagrada de Familia, the Barcelona Cathedral is located in the Gothic Quarter. The current Romanesque “Cathedral of the Holy Cross & St. Eulalia” was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the primitive paleo-Christian foundations.
It is dedicated to one of the patron saints of Barcelona St. Eulalia. Her relic is found is in the crypt before the high altar. on the left side of the church, you can take the elevator near the apse to reach the Cathedral roof and get an amazing view of Barcelona.
WEBSITE: www.cathdralbcn.org
ENTRANCE FEE: Free (see schedules - includes entry to Cathedral Floor and cloister) ; to visit the choir 3 ; to visit the roof 3. ; 7 euro (entry with donation includes visit to Cathedral floor, the roof, the choir, the chapter hall museum, the saint christ of Lepanto’s chapel and brochure)
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Jaume I Station ( L4)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Weekdays: Free 8:00-12:45 and 5:45- 7:30 PM ; Entry with donation: 1 pm- 5:30pm;
Saturdays: Free 8:00-1:45 and 5:15- 8:00 PM ; Entry with donation: 2 -5PM ;
Sunday & Holidays: Free 8:00-1:45 and 5:15- 8:00 PM ; Entry with donation: 2 pm- 5:00pm;