Barcelona Cathedral interior bw
by RicardMN Photography
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Barcelona Cathedral interior bw
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RicardMN Photography
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The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (Catalan: Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, Spanish: Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia), also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain.
The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese (Font de les Oques) was completed in 1448. In the late 19th century, the neo-Gothic facade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that was common to Catalan churches. The roof is notable for its gargoyles, featuring a wide range of animals, both domestic and mythical.
It is a hall church, vaulted over five aisles, the outer two divided into chapels. The transept is truncated. The east end is a chevet of nine radiating chapels connected by an ambulatory. The high altar is raised, allowing a clear view into the crypt.
A program of cleaning and restoration of the cathedral was carried out from 1968-72.
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January 11th, 2016
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
A wonderful travel image in black and white Ricard! We added our Like. Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Diana Sainz
Wonderful capture! Welcome to Arches and Archways! This wonderful image has been featured! 01/15/2016 ~ drs