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- The Cathedral-Basilica of the Holy Cross and of St. Eulalia of Barcelona, more commonly known as “La Seu”, meaning a bishop’s “see” or “seat”, is of very ancient origin.
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The name "La Seu" refers more to the position of the church. La Seu roughly means headquarters or headquarters, meaning the seat of the bishop. Although the actual Gothic church was already completed in 1448, the appearance of the church has been changed over the centuries through conversions and additions.
Barcelona: Address: Pla de la Seu: Country: Spain: Denomination: Catholic: Website: catedralbcn.org /en: History; Status: Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica: Dedication: Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia: Dedicated: 18 November 1058: Architecture; Architect(s) Jaume Fabre (first known) Style: Catalan Gothic, Gothic Revival: Groundbreaking: 1 May 1298 ...
Jan 3, 2024 · The Catedral de Barcelona is right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter at Pla Seu, 3. It’s about 150 meters from Jaume I metro station (yellow line L4) and about 350 meters from Liceu metro station (green line L3) and the chaos of La Rambla. Expect about a 3-8 minute walk from either station.
Dec 17, 2017 · If you hear locals referring to the cathedral as La Seu don’t be surprised. The word seu is Catalan for ‘seat’ and is used to refer to the Church because it is the seat of the diocese of Barcelona.
- The Façade. The façade of the Cathedral of Barcelona isn’t really Gothic, but Neo-Gothic (Gothic revival= instead, as it was built in the late 1800’s. However, it features a lot of medieval symbolism.
- The Sta. Llucia Chapel. The only chapel accessible from the street (besides the main nave) is this tiny one dedicated to St. Lucia, located in the corner of Bisbe and St. Llucia streets.
- The gargoyles. Gargoyles are the decorated ends of the medieval drainage systems: the rain that falls over the roof of the Cathedral is directed through canals to the gargoyles, and then falls to the street through their mouths.
- The gate of St. Iu. The Gate of St. Iu (Saint Ivo of Kermartin) opens to Comtes street and it’s a side entrance to the Cathedral that usually remains closed.
Barcelona’s magnificent Gothic cathedral dates back to the thirteenth century and is one of the city’s oldest and most historic buildings. The cathedral is famous for its ornate Neo-Gothic façade, peaceful cloister and stone gargoyles that channel water from the roof. Other highlights include the elaborately carved choir stalls and the crypt containing the remains… Continue reading Barcelona Cathedral: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Dec 13, 2023 · As you navigate the narrow streets of central Barcelona, especially the ancient “barri gotic”, or Gothic Quarter, it’s hard to miss the city’s architectural jewels, notably the Barcelona cathedral, commonly referred to as “la seu”. The Majestic Barcelona Cathedral (La Seu)
