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Guided tours of Santa Madrona parish church, in Poble-sec

Stories and architectural corners of a neighbourhood church.

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  • Parròquia de Santa Madrona

Guided tours: Barcelona uncovered offers an approach to the city outside conventional routes. The activity focuses on analyzing stories and architectural details located around the Parròquia de Santa Madrona.

Practical info

Saturday: at 10:30 h and 12:30 h General admission: 4 € Subscribers and Free Generation Free — If you want to come as a group, you can arrange a tailor-made visit

The venue

Parròquia de Santa Madrona

Parròquia de Santa Madrona

Poble-sec: Neo-Gothic echoes of urban resilience.

The Parish Church of Santa Madrona stands in Poble-sec as an architectural testament to Neo-Gothic historicism in Barcelona. Opened in 1888 by Regent María Cristina, its stone ashlar façade and Latin cross plan, featuring three naves and a dome over the transept, earned it the moniker "Poble-sec's cathedral". The temple has withstood the city's upheavals, suffering significant damage during the Tragic Week of 1909 and seeing its bell tower's tip amputated in 1937 to avoid serving as a bombing landmark. Beyond its structure, the parish is a bastion of devotion to Santa Madrona, Barcelona's historical co-patron saint, and a pivotal element in the neighborhood's identity.

Pg Santa Madrona 40, Barcelona
Neighbourhood:el Poble-sec
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