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Construction
of
the
magnificent
Gothic
Cathedral
of
Barcelona
commenced
on
1
May
1298,
on
the
site
of
a
Romanesque
temple.
The
work
was
carried
out
in
three
stages
over
150
years.
As
is
true
for
many
religious
buildings,
construction
had
to
move
at
a
slow
pace.
The
main
façade
was
raised
at
the
end
of
the
19th
century,
while
the
90-meter
high
cimborio
went
up
in
1913.
In
1969
the
blackened
domes
were
cleaned,
the
altar
adapted,
illumination
installed
and
the
archives
were
renovated.
These
actions
were
carried
out
following
the
guidelines
established
in
Vatican
Council
II.
The
façade
and
cimborio
were
restored
between
2004
and
May
of
2012;
that
work
has
not
yet
been
completed
and
includes
restoration
of
the
rooftops
and
the
bell
tower.
Our
beautiful
Cathedral
receives
three
million
visitors
each
year.
The
magnificence
of
its
Gothic
art,
the
splendid
Gothic
and
Baroque
altarpieces,
its
marvelous
choir,
the
baptistery
and
the
sepulcher
of
Saint
Eulalia
are
evident
to
all
observers.
Naturally,
our
See,
located
in
Barcelona's
Gothic
neighborhood,
offers
all
the
fundamental
religious
services.
There
are
daily
Masses,
well-attended
confessions,
baptisms
of
children
and
adults.
We
also
provide
shelter
and
vigil
services,
aimed
at
maintaining
order
and
attending
to
those
people
who
require
special
attention.
Of
particular
interest
is
the
conventual
Mass
held
every
Sunday,
with
the
intervention
of
the
famous
Francesc
Valls
chamber
choir.
The
See
of
Barcelona
is
both
beautiful
and
well-cared
for.
The
Canons
–
the
priests
responsible
for
its
upkeep
–
ensure
that
worship
services
are
appropriately
maintained
and
that
faithful
and
visitors
alike
feel
at
home.
Indeed,
the
Cathedral
is
the
house
of
Our
Lord
and
also
that
of
all
human
beings.
We
hope
that
this
site
helps
you
to
find
what
you
expect
from
the
Cathedral
of
Barcelona.
You
will
be
surprised
by
what
is
has
to
offer
as
a
temple,
a
museum,
a
sanctuary,....
The
faithful
will
find
sustenance
for
their
souls
and
everyone's
spirits
will
be
lifted
on
contemplating
the
beauty
of
this
monument.