The Santa Maria del Pi Church in Barcelona

By admin at 7:32 pm on Friday, October 3, 2008

This beautiful church in Barcelona is an imposing building that is visited by locals and tourists. The Santa Maria del Pi church, which was built between 1319-1320 and 1391, has a clear gothic style.

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It is known that in 1936 there was a fire and the high altar, the statues, the choir-stalls dating from 1868, and other things were reduces to ashes. However, at present there is a high altar that was inaugurated in 1967 and there is a statue of Santa Maria del Pi that is 3.30 m high.
The Santa Maria del Pi church has baroque choir-stalls dating from 1771 that are beautiful. There you can also appreciate the famous Belfry, which is an octagonal structure that measures 54 high. It has six bells.
You can also visit La Rambla, Grand Theatre Liceu, Roya Square and other interesting places that are close to the Santa Maria del Pi Church. As you know, Barcelona is a great tourist destination in Spain that has numerous places to offer. And you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the gastronomy of Spain. You can stay at the best hotels in Barcelona.

Author: Viviana Gómez

Filed under: Cultural Attractives in Barcelona, Religious tourism in Barcelona

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