Cathedral in Barcelona Spain

Barcelona CathedralThis is a picture of the Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. This is not the largest religious structure in Barcelona. That goes to the Sagrada Familia which is actually the top tourist attraction in Barcelona. I went to the “church” to visit. The term church is in quotes because I couldn’t seem to get anyone to tell me the times for mass. I could get lots of people to take my $30 to get in to see the inside of the main area of the church, but that is only used for services “on special occasions” I was told. When I asked if Easter was considered a special occasion I was told that it wasn’t. I’m not sure what special occasions they are talking about. Apparently, they decide and attendance is by special invitation only. I don’t see how this place could ever qualify as a church, or at least a catholic church, if they have mass on Easter. I think the place is more of a tourist attraction than an actual church.

The Cathedral is real working church, although I did find it strange that the best seats in the house went for $5 a seat. Anyway, I’m finding a lot of things strange in Spain. Fascinating, but strange. The cathedral is a Gothic cathedral and is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries. It’s really nice inside with lots of family crypts and other vestiges of medieval churches.