Barcelona Cathedral
Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia
A Gothic cathedral in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, its cloister is home to 13 white geese, and a lift takes you to the rooftop for views over the old town.
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona. Its main structure was built between the 13th and 15th centuries, and the neo-Gothic façade was completed in 1913. Highlights include the underground crypt with Saint Eulalia's stone sarcophagus, the finely carved choir stalls, the tree-filled cloister (home to 13 white geese, commemorating the saint's age of 13 at her martyrdom), and the rooftop terrace. Entry is free during certain time slots, such as morning prayer times. Visiting-hour admission costs about €9 and includes the rooftop. Visitors must dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees. The nearest metro is Jaume I station.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30, Sat 09:30–17:15, Sun 14:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gothic Quarter & La Rambla
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Museu Picasso
- La Boqueria Market
- Palau Güell
- Santa Maria del Mar
- Columbus Monument & Port Vell
- Parc de la Ciutadella & Arc de Triomf