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La Sagrada Familia
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
La Sagrada Familia
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
La Sagrada Familia
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Wow... what a wonderful visit. This is the #1 tourist attraction of Barcelona and should not be missed. We booked tickets on line and chose the Full Experience w tour guide and Mel, delivered added experiences that we may not have gotten on a solo visit. The elaborate design are so intricate and numerous that one cannot capture the complete details without an extended visit. A very exceptional experience that should not be missed. But be ready for the crowds.
It's a very very beautiful church and the work is of Antoni Gaudi who is a well known architect of his time in Spain. The church is still not completed and the construction is still going on. It's just on the street and on the front side there is a small park which gives a good view of its outside. You can buy tickets and see it from inside. It's very huge also and looks very beautiful.
As an architect, Sagrada was a dream come true to experience. I recommend booking tickets in advance to secure your spot according to your preferred time slot. Personally, I’d advise mid to late afternoon is, however during peak season it’ll constantly be busy.
I’d suggest sure to allocate around 3-4 hours to explore and soak in the sheer size, history and detailing of the structure - both internally and externally. Lastly, make sure to download the Sagrada app beforehand, to follow the audio guide as your explore on foot.
I’d suggest sure to allocate around 3-4 hours to explore and soak in the sheer size, history and detailing of the structure - both internally and externally. Lastly, make sure to download the Sagrada app beforehand, to follow the audio guide as your explore on foot.
Last work of the genius and here you find all his magic view. The best view of course is the old side with the nativity. The rest seems to be tentative to follow the maestro. Inside is great especially if you can go very early before the mass is coming.
I've been inside many beautiful churches and this is the prettiest I've been in. The stained glass windows show so much beautiful colorful light. The ceiling is very tall and the church is huge. In fact, it's not even a church. It's an entire basilica! An audio guide is recommended as it helps a lot.
Most beautiful church, and possibly the most beautiful place I have ever been. It really can't be described without seeing it. It's a true work of art. I highly recommend doing the towers while you're there. I also recommend buying tickets in advance. We had a lovely tour in English and Spanish, and it made it much more enjoyable understanding the history behind the conception and ongoing plans.
This is a monumental place steeped in history. The building's architecture is breathtaking and arguably one of the best in the world. Rich in history, you can feel its significance when you step inside. Make sure to bring headphones to listen to the audio recordings if you're visiting alone without a tour guide (as they can be expensive). Arrive early and book tickets in advance, and try to avoid weekends if possible. Restrooms are located outside along the side wall.
A must see in Barcelona! Definitely purchase a guided tour well in advance to make sure you get in and to learn about the history. Because we had a scheduled tour at 9 am, we did not have to wait in a line to enter.
We did the optional tower tour, which I found well worth the cost and the time. The spiral staircase coming down is quite narrow and steep. I recommend putting any bag you may have in one of the lockers and having your hands free when you descend.
Allow 2 to 3 hours for the visit.
I can't begin to describe how beautiful the stained glass is and how inspiring the design and architecture are.
Go!
We did the optional tower tour, which I found well worth the cost and the time. The spiral staircase coming down is quite narrow and steep. I recommend putting any bag you may have in one of the lockers and having your hands free when you descend.
Allow 2 to 3 hours for the visit.
I can't begin to describe how beautiful the stained glass is and how inspiring the design and architecture are.
Go!
No words can describe the feeling you get as you close in on this majestic building. You could spend hours gazing at the details in the facade. It’s a testament to old and new, how they come together in the similar styles, but yet different. Definitely worth visiting, at least on the outside if there are no tickets available. Buy your tickets at least 3-4 days in advance.
This sacred place brought joy and wonder to my heart. The history. The art. The fact that I made a visit before it was even completed, even after 300 years of building just brought tears to my eyes. Take the guided tour. It's worth it. The knowledge you learn is just as valuable than just getting to look at it. To understand it is so important
Can't really say in words how beautiful the building is inside. You must book tickets! We booked 5 days before our trip and could only get a standard tour ticket, would have loved to go up the tower. Our tour was at 9am on a Tuesday so slightly less busy inside but still lots of people around. It was beautiful with the morning sun hitting the glass. Our tour guild was lovely and went into a lot of detail about the building and the history behind it. You must visit
La Sagrada Familia is an architectural masterpiece, with its beauty magnified by the intricate details. A local guide can significantly enhance your visit by explaining the architecture. The stained glass windows cast a beautiful display of colors inside on a sunny day, shifting from sunrise to sunset.
The visit to the crypt is free, but there is usually a line for it. Remember to book tickets at least two weeks ahead; you can't buy them at the door. Also, it is a bit on the expensive side but worth it. Highly recommended for a memorable experience.
The visit to the crypt is free, but there is usually a line for it. Remember to book tickets at least two weeks ahead; you can't buy them at the door. Also, it is a bit on the expensive side but worth it. Highly recommended for a memorable experience.
It's incredible and incredibly beautiful. If you come to Barcelona, you should definitely plan to visit the Sagrada Familia. It's best to buy tickets online so that you can get in and be sure of your preferred time. The best time, in my opinion, is in the afternoon, when the sun shines through the windows and the colours come into their own. A visit to the towers is also recommended. We went up the passion tower and had a great view to the ocean side and sun setting.
The place is truly unique and does not resemble any other church. You have to order tickets in advance and I highly recommend adding one of the church’s towers to your visit. You reach the top by elevator and go down by foot. When entering the place, there is an airport like security check and bags scan, but the process is very smooth
A beautiful must-visit spot! I highly recommend ordering tickets online for quicker entry. Exploring one of the towers is a spectacular experience. Don't miss out on the audio guide to delve deeper into the history and architecture, which is truly mesmerizing. Very enriching.
Touring this cathedral was a fabulous experience! I booked a tour, which enables you to view it at a particular time. On a sunny day, the sun fills the cathedral with an amazing display of light. Although one tower and one facade are not yet finished, what is already built is simply splendid.
Very beautiful curch, you pay 10 euros for full access (includes the roof with a nice view)
You buy the tickets at the entry
You buy the tickets at the entry
Nice and quiet, not many tourists around this one and free to enter
The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar was built in the 14th century. It is made in Gothic style. It is distinguished by its exceptional height. The details are impressive, there is a lot of beautiful and magnificent artwork.
Underrated church.
For a cheap entrance you can have access to the rooftop and have a great view of Barcelona, alone. Nobody will bother you.
Might need a bit more support for restoration.
For a cheap entrance you can have access to the rooftop and have a great view of Barcelona, alone. Nobody will bother you.
Might need a bit more support for restoration.
Absolutely gorgeous. A must see if you are in Barcelona, Spain. Highly recommend getting tickets two days in advance as they are always sold out the day of and the following day. Also, buy your tickets online as there is no ticket booth there. To go up the tower is also an additional fee. So don't expect that it will be included with general admission.
Such an amazing place to set foot in. It is massive and that may be an understatement. As we were walking up to it blindly from the streets, I think that made it even more magical. We did the Nativity Tower add-on, and that was pretty cool. BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
We have traveled all over the world and visited countless Catholic churches and basilicas, but this one is unique, nothing is even close to it. Architecture unique in the world. The description is redundant because you have to, I must say, you have to visit it. We were there twice. 10 years ago and now when the newly built and renovated wings of the basilica were opened....
Very humbling experience.
The architecture itself is breathtaking and the inside is much bigger than expected.
The light inside is absolutely beautiful, one side warm, one side cold, intricate, spiral staircases on the sides and an altar to marvel upon.
And do not forget - to look up.
The architecture itself is breathtaking and the inside is much bigger than expected.
The light inside is absolutely beautiful, one side warm, one side cold, intricate, spiral staircases on the sides and an altar to marvel upon.
And do not forget - to look up.
One of the most amazing things I've ever seen. We did a guided tour and it was quite helpful for understanding the significance of various parts of the building. We wish we had gotten there earlier though and had time to just look around inside before the tour however, because I was so amazed by the architecture that I was distracted from what the guide was saying..! We arrived at 6pm and it closed at 8pm - we actually wished we'd had more than 2 hours because there was so much to look at. I hope to come back again one day when it's finished.
The details of the design and construction are mind blowing. Have to listen to the audio guide to appreciate the details. Could have spent half a day just looking at every part of the building. Fortunately for us the queue isn't bad but can imagine during peak season to be cramped with tourists. The security screening is tighter than at the airport.
It has faciating views from the tiny streets of Gothic Quarter. We loved it. After 6 pm it is free to puclic to go and see inside. There are also nice tapa bars around it.
The basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, also known as the "cathedral of La Ribera", is one of the most perfect examples of Gothic style architecture due to its harmonious proportions and the serenity of the ensemble.
It is a marvel of architecture. I hope you will experience the color of the interior of the cathedral changing according to the time of day. Exterior lighting for night view is turned on at 21:30. It is recommended to visit at night as the view at night has a different charm than during the day. A good photo spot is across the park's lake, opposite the entrance.
Stunning building with an eerie atmosphere. The sculptures and ceiling art was particularly interesting. I'm confused at the pricing, however. We entered through the door at the back with no charge, yet at the front there's a kiosk where you must pay.
Holds mass on Sunday in the cathedral. Interesting architecture. Some love it, some not. Take the audio or human guided tour. Sunny days are best to view the stained glass. The museum below gives more facts if this place interests you. For a different experience, take an elevator up one of the towers and walk down a winding, narrow rock staircase of 400 steps. The nativity vs passion tower tour is inconsequential. Both of those stories are told from the outside while looking at the facades. The interiors of the towers seem the same. On the far side of the C gate, beyond the pond, is more shade and benches as you wait for your tour time. Enter your gate 15 minutes ahead of your tour time to allow for security check and finding your destination.
Recently renovated basilica church. It will cost you 8 Euro to enter and a couple more if you want to access the roof. The church is dark and has sparse decoration outside of the stained glass windows. The entire interior is faced in stone, no plaster, no frescoes or murals. There is not a whole lot of natural light and the sculptural detail is minimal. It creates a really austere and forbidding filling. In the end this church looks a whole lot like the Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Pi basilica.
Beautiful but really small basilica. I'd totally recommend climbing up to the roof to see the view of the city - the rest just feels like any other church, but the view is stunning and what makes it what it is
A Gothic Masterpiece!
The Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar in Barcelona is a breathtaking display of Gothic architecture. Its soaring columns, intricate details, and captivating stained glass windows create a serene and awe-inspiring ambiance.
Stepping inside is like journeying through history, feeling a deep connection to the past. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or seeking a moment of tranquility, this basilica is a must-visit in Barcelona.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar in Barcelona is a breathtaking display of Gothic architecture. Its soaring columns, intricate details, and captivating stained glass windows create a serene and awe-inspiring ambiance.
Stepping inside is like journeying through history, feeling a deep connection to the past. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or seeking a moment of tranquility, this basilica is a must-visit in Barcelona.
Beautiful looking gothic church. Entry is free. We went on a Sunday morning and got to attend a mass too. We did not need any tickets. Must visit if you have time. The look is phenomenal.
Free to enter and take in the beauty of this basilica. Keep in mind no photography is allowed since its an active place of worship so respect the pilgrims.
Small basilica in a small quiet square, from the 1700s. Free entrance
Definitely should give it a visit. Inside was amazingly beautiful. We also went upstairs and it was an amazing experience.
Very beautiful church worth your time. The basilica’s stunning interior consists of a nave flanked by several small chapels dedicated to Roman Catholic saints including St. Michael Archangel, St. Anthony Abbot and St. Peter. The original Gothic structure of the basilica was remodeled and enlarged during the 14th and 15th centuries. The definitive redesign of the building was carried out later by Josep Mas i Cordal according to the Italian baroque style.
Amazing and very peaceful place with a lot of monuments and paintings. The entrance is huge and the dome is perfectly situated. A very interested place really.
Lovely little square, great for during the day and early evening. Not a safe area at night.
Watch out for the fountain with Poseidon sculpture across the square from the church.
Watch out for the fountain with Poseidon sculpture across the square from the church.
This place is just amazing and I seem to walk through the area a dozen times a day. Very close to everything literally and very quaint beautiful spot. Near the gothic quarter, marina, monuments and other tourist sites. A must see!!!