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Santa Maria del Mar
El Born's soaring Catalan Gothic basilica, built by the sailors and porters of the medieval port.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 30 min
- Price
- €
About
Built in just 54 years in the 14th century, Santa Maria del Mar is a pure example of Catalan Gothic, with slender columns and a vast, airy nave. The workers of the port carried its stones on their backs.
Best time to go: Late afternoon, when light fills the nave; a rooftop tour is available.
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