[2025 Barcelona Attraction] Travel Guide for Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar (Updated Mar)

One of the old quarter areas of Barcelona, el Born, guards one of the most impressive religious constructions, the Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar This construction dates back to the 14th century and it was built in Gothic style. The legend says that it was fully financed by humble people who lived in this neighborhood, most of them fishermen, given that in those times the sea was right next to the area. It is absolutely stunning to witness the tall towers from the surrounding alleys, a contrast of narrow streets and tall slender towers that is eye-catching and worth photographing. Inside the view is also magnificent with very robust yet simple decoration and engraving it provides the sensation of divine. 📍 Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, 08003 Barcelona 🕜daily 9:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:30 🎟️ free entry ❗️check in advance for special events or mass when entry might be restricted #fallingseason

I went to the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, ​​Catalonia, Spain. Located in the old town of Barcelona, ​​it was built in the 14th century and has a majestic atmosphere of Gothic architecture. This time, I got a ticket with a view to the tower, so I could see the whole old town from the top. 🕰️Opening hours: 10:00-20:30 📍Location: Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, ​​Spain #Travel with me #European travel #Spain #Spain tourism #Spain travel #Barcelona #Barcelona tourism #Barcelona travel #Church

#EuropeTravel The cathedral dominates everything around it, overlooking the moat, park, and sea. It is just huge and requires a lot of steps to see everything. If you scale the stairs to the top, you can wind around the walls and then down into the old town. If you find the main entrance to the cloister, it will cost you 10 euros to get inside. It is amazing. A huge, really huge cathedral with a beautifully decorated altar and nave. They have a paid entrance to the top of the cathedral where you can get a very beautiful 360 degree view. However, if you have knee problems, avoid the stair case as it is very narrow and steep. The view from the top is too good to miss though. It is worth all the effort you put in to get there. A must see if you are visiting Mallorca. I have been here many times and every time I have been here I am amazed by this building and the view of the sea and city from there. I would highly recommend anyone to visit this place if you have the chance.

Saint Mary's Basilica Basílica de Santa Maria Plaça de Jaume I, S/N, 08720 Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona The Cathedral of Santa María de Vilafranca is located in the center of the medieval town of Villafranca del Panadés, in the Alto Panadés region of Catalonia. The Basilica of Santa Maria in Vilafranca del Penedès is the parish church of the town. This Gothic building began construction in 1285, but was not consecrated until 1484. The Cathedral of Santa Maria is the parish church of Vilafranca del Penedès. Built in 1285 in Gothic style, although it was not consecrated until 1484, it has been a documented ancient small church in the same location since the 10th century. The new Gothic facade was not completed until 1905 and preserves related remains of murals. From the 14th century, there are various stone gargoyles and sculptures on the upper part, and the independent Gothic bell tower with an octagonal tower and two bodies, which was made by the modernist sculptor Josep Llimona in the basement of the Carrara Christ's Advent marble sculpture. The silhouette of this bell tower is the most distinctive element in the villa's silhouette, and you can enter and enjoy the unique landscape it provides from a height of up to 52 meters. The narrow spiral staircase that extends along the entire spine of the bell tower allows you to see the original weather vane angel, the old prison where monks lived, currently occupied by a clock from 1929, and three religious bells.

Saint Mary's Basilica Basílica de Santa Maria Plaça de Jaume I, S/N, 08720 Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona The Cathedral of Santa María de Vilafranca is located in the center of the medieval town of Villafranca del Panadés, in the Alto Panadés region of Catalonia. The Basilica of Santa Maria in Vilafranca del Penedès is the parish church of the town. This Gothic building began construction in 1285, but was not consecrated until 1484. The Cathedral of Santa Maria is the parish church of Vilafranca del Penedès. Built in 1285 in Gothic style, although it was not consecrated until 1484, it has been a documented ancient small church in the same location since the 10th century. The new Gothic facade was not completed until 1905 and preserves related remains of murals. From the 14th century, there are various stone gargoyles and sculptures on the upper part, and the independent Gothic bell tower with an octagonal tower and two bodies, which was made by the modernist sculptor Josep Llimona in the basement of the Carrara Christ's Advent marble sculpture. The silhouette of this bell tower is the most distinctive element in the villa's silhouette, and you can enter and enjoy the unique landscape it provides from a height of up to 52 meters. The narrow spiral staircase that extends along the entire spine of the bell tower allows you to see the original weather vane angel, the old prison where monks lived, currently occupied by a clock from 1929, and three religious bells.