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Basilica of Our Lady of the Sea
basílica de Santa María del Mar · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
church
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:41
Welcome to the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, an architectural marvel that stands as the purest expression of Catalan Gothic style. Located in the Ribera district, which was the vibrant economic heart of medieval Barcelona,…
Listen in the app2The Main Portal — Homage to the Bastaixos1:37
Before entering, focus your attention on the main wooden doors and the bronze reliefs that adorn them. Here, you will find a humble yet powerful tribute to the Bastaixos, the dock workers and stone-carriers who made this building…
Listen in the app3The Interior Nave — The Geometry of the Quadrature1:43
Step inside and allow your eyes to adjust to the vast, ethereal space. The interior of Santa Maria del Mar is a masterpiece of 'hall church' design (planta de salón), where the three naves are nearly the same height, creating a…
Listen in the app4The Stained Glass and the FC Barcelona Shield1:38
The interior of Santa Maria del Mar is bathed in a soft, multicolored glow, thanks to its extensive collection of stained glass windows. While many of the original 14th-century windows were lost to time and conflict, several…
Listen in the app5The High Altar and the 1936 Fire1:35
As you approach the high altar, you will notice a striking modern simplicity. This is the result of one of the most tragic events in the church's history. …
Listen in the app6The Towers and the Rooftop View1:38
For those with the stamina to climb, a journey to the rooftop and towers of Santa Maria del Mar offers a different perspective on both the building and the city. The ascent involves 150 stone steps through narrow, winding…
Listen in the app7The Crypt and the Roman Foundations1:38
Beneath the high altar lies a small, quiet crypt that was discovered during restoration work in the 1960s. When the remains of the old Baroque altar were being removed, archaeologists found a Roman-era necropolis dating back to…
Listen in the app8Closing1:27
Our visit to Santa Maria del Mar concludes as we step back out into the Plaça de Santa Maria. We have witnessed the heroic efforts of the Bastaixos, explored the sublime mathematical harmony of the Gothic nave, and looked out…
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What is Basilica of Our Lady of the Sea?
Basilica of Our Lady of the Sea is a place in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 57 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.3836, 2.1819 |
| Last updated |
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