Santa Maria del Mar is an icon of Catalan Gothic, built by the guilds of La Ribera. This tour allows access to the basilica towers for a view of El Born, Port Vell, and the medieval street layout from above.
The Planns tip
Climbing the towers offers an unusual perspective of the urban fabric of La Ribera that is not visible from the square below.
The venue
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
Catalan Gothic: the essence forged by La Ribera.
In the heart of El Born, the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar stands as a paradigm of Catalan Gothic. Built between 1329 and 1383, its construction was a collective project, funded and executed by the guilds and residents of La Ribera, including the 'bastaixos' who hauled its stones. Its architecture features almost uniformly high naves and slender octagonal pillars, creating a unique spaciousness and lightness. This monument embodies the spirit and pulse of a maritime Barcelona, a counterpoint to the grandeur of other ecclesiastical buildings.
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