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House of Goths by Maria Bernard5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Moreover, an earthquake in 1428 destroyed the rose window in the west end of the church, which was replaced by a new one some years later. For example, a fire in 1379 damaged some critical parts of the work. Several troubles affected and delayed it. During the construction, all the guilds from the district were involved, and even so, building it wasn’t easy. However, you’ll find spaciousness and light on the inside.īerenguer de Montagutand Ramon Despuigwere the architects in charge of building Santa Maria del Mar. Its beauty and immensity are difficult to appreciate because the church is hemmed in by the narrow streets of the district La Ribera. It’s considered an outstanding example of Gothic architecture in Catalonia due to the difficulty of finding large medieval buildings in this style. Basílica de Santa Maria del Marīuilt between 13, Santa Maria del Mar is a beautiful church designed in the Gothic style. Its designer was the Catalan architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. ![]() Its name literally means Triumphal Arch, and it was built in 1888 as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition, which was held in the Parc de la Ciutadella. Standing at the beginning of the Passeig de Lluís Companys, this majestic arch is 30 meters high, and it’s decorated with beautiful ornamentations. ![]() ![]() Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia.Barcelona’s most impressive monuments and buildings: ![]()
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