Location: Plaça de la SeuCoordinate: N41°23.0791′ E2°10.5464′
Website: http://www.catedralbcn.org/
Operation: Everyday from 8.00am-12.45pm and 5.15pm-7.30pm
Free for the Cathedral not for the museum
The Cathedral is in the center of Gothic area, near to La Rambla. We took our own sweet time to walk over here after our lunch. Though it was our experience here, walking all the way here let us see the nice scenary as well as the old gothic area. When we reached here, we were not allow to enter to the Cathedral as it was over the entrance time. Disappointed we were.
We only manage to take some pictures from outside and enjoying the majestic building in front of us. I always like the Cathedral in Europe, as it always give me a sense of historical value, a soothing feeling as well. The handicraft and workmanship during while building the Cathedral, one will know the efforts and concentration given on making it.
The first stone of the current church was laid in the 13th century, but it would last until the early 20th century before the cathedral was fully completed. The church was named after Barcelona's patron saint Eulalia; its official name - Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia - is Catalan for Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia.
Once we were satisfied with the photos, we walked back to the La Rambla. Since it was Friday evening, we hope to catch more glimpse of the famous street, filled with the street performer as well as the souvenirs and painting.
It is worth to visit the Cathedral, and also enjoying the surroundings of the Gothic area. One just need to be extra careful at this area. For more information about the Cathedral, it could be access from the following:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona_Cathedral
http://www.aviewoncities.com/barcelona/barcelonacathedral.htm
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