Museu de la Catedral


Nowhere else in Barcelona better encapsulates the city’s history, religious art, guilds and the monarchs who governed the city throughout the centuries, than the cathedral.

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The cathedral stands right in Barcelona city centre, and today its ancient chapterhouse houses this interesting museum. This Gothic chamber, the former meeting place of the cathedral chapter, showcases some of the most valuable exhibits and works of art no longer used in religious ceremonies.

Of special interest amongst the cathedral’s works are The Pietà by Bartolomé Bermejo and the particularly striking painting over the ribbed vault depicting the glorification of Saint Oleguer and Saint Eulàlia.

In 2007 the museum opened the Saint Sever galleries to the public. They are now used for exhibitions of baroque and contemporary art.

 
Address: Claustre de la Catedral. Pla de la Seu, s/n
Phone: 933 428 260
How to get there: Metro L4, stop Jaume I. | Bus 17, 19, 40 and 45. | Barcelona Bus Turístic, stop Barri Gòtic.
Web site: www.catedralbcn.org
Opening time: Daily, from 10am to 12pm & 5.15pm to 6.30pm.