Explore the city of Barcelona on this guided walking tour and relive the stories of the exciting novel ‘The Cathedral of the Sea’, by Ildefonso Falcones. Visit various locations highlighted in the novel, such as the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and the Born Quarter, and immerse yourself in Barcelona's medieval times as you listen to commentary from your expert guide.
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Descubre con una visita guiada los escenarios de los hechos que describe esta novela allá en el siglo XIV, que aunque ahora parezca lejano, dejaron huella en la Barcelona de hoy en día. Una oportunidad única para revivir las historias de los personajes y de uno de los monumentos más emblemáticos de Barcelona, Santa María del Mar.
La ruta recorre los escenarios de esta apasionante novela, escenarios que después de casi 700 años volvemos a descubrir llenos de los mismos claroscuros que en la época feudal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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In front of the main door of Santa Maria del Mar
Itinerary
1
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
The basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, also known as the "cathedral of La Ribera", is one of the most perfect examples of Gothic style architecture due to its harmonious proportions and the serenity of the ensemble.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Carrer de Montcada
Barcelona's Carrer Montcada is lined with a succession of medieval, Renaissance and baroque palazzos, their majestic doorways opening to reveal their beautiful courtyards of venerable stone. They bear witness to the rich and glorious past of medieval Barcelona's main street which was home to the city's nobles.
3
Placa del Rei
The Conjunt Monumental de la Plaça del Rei in Barcelona is, arguably, the Gothic architectural ensemble which best exemplifies the city's medieval past.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Placa de Sant Jaume
The Plaça Sant Jaume has been the city's political centre almost since its inception. Today the Plaça Sant Jaume is an open space, a "lung" in the middle of the Gothic Quarter. The square is the site of the most important buildings in the lives of Barcelona and Catalonia: City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
The Jewish Quarter of medieval Barcelona is home to one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, which has been restored and opened to the public. From the 9th century to the 14th century Barcelona had a large Jewish community that is thought to have numbered around 4,000 people. Two neighbourhoods of narrow streets, called "calls" from the Hebrew word "kahal", which means community or congregation, sprung up around them.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Barcelona Cathedral
The Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia watches impassively the passing of time in a constantly moving and changing Barcelona. The Cathedral also reflects the different generations who have left their imprint and the blend of architectural styles in this predominantly Gothic building which needs to be viewed inside in order to fully understand its splendor.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
