Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, it’s proper name, is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona, a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered martyrdom during Roman times in the city. One story says that she was exposed naked in the public square and a miraculous snowfall in mid-spring covered her nudity. The enraged Romans put her into a barrel with knives stuck into it and rolled it down a street (according to tradition, the one now called Baixada de Santa Eulàlia). The body of Saint Eulalia is entombed in the cathedral’s crypt.
The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century ( am I the only one amazed at the building capabilities of those in the 12th-14th century who had no other tools than pulleys, wood scaffolding and rope?).
For €3 on takes an elevator to the roof for great city views.
Elephant rain spout
I counted over 2 dozen small chapels surrounding the main alter and entrance to the crypt. Each chapel is closed by iron bars and locked gates but with room to pass a camera through for photos.
The crypt.
Want to offer a prayer but avoid a fire? Use LED candles! Drop some change in the slot and a new one lights up.
As I headed for the exit, I was shocked when I entered the nave and small garden.
From the interior courtyard
7.08 miles
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