Tourism Cultural in Barcelona: Santa María del Mar Church
An example of Catalonian Gothic.
It is an example of Catalonian Gothic. Its interior boasts an amazingly high central nave.
Pedestrianised street with church in background
It is one of the best examples of 14th century Catalonian Gothic architecture. It is the work of the architect Berenguer de Montagut and was the temple of the shipowners and merchants in Gothic Barcelona. Seen from the outside, its appearance is solid and robust, dominated by straight lines. The inside consists of three naves, an ambulatory and is without a transept. The amazing height of the central nave with its majestic octagonal columns stands out. From the 4th to the 6th century there used to be a Roman necropolis, which was discovered during the excavations in the sixties, in the place where the church stands today.
Monuments
Type of monument: Church.
Period: 14th Century.
Style: Gothic.
Information for visits
Timetables: Daily, 9am-1.30pm and 4.30-8pm. Sundays and public holidays, 10am-1.30pm and 4.30-8pm.
Entry fee: Free admission.
Source: spain.info