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Basilica of La Mercè

bronze statue of Our Lady of Mercy on the roof of the Bsilica de la Mercè Barcelona

It may not be as well known as Barcelona’s other historic churches, but the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (Catalan: La Basílica de la Mare de Déu de la Mercè) is a worthy addition …

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The Church of the Sacred Heart on Mount Tibidabo

The church at the top of Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona

Perched at the top of Mount Tibidabo, the Church of the Sacred Heart rewards visitors with exceptional views of Barcelona and the surrounding countryside. Built between 1902 and 1961, and topped by a giant statue …

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The Gothic Arch of Sant Adrià: Gateway to Barcelona

A 13th century Gothic arch church doorway in the Sant Adria neighbourhood of Barcelona

If it wasn’t for the fact that it stands alone beside a busy highway on the outskirts of Barcelona, there would be little to differentiate the Gothic arch of Sant Adrià de Besòs from a …

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Santa Maria del Mar – Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Sea

The Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar was built during the 14th century on a site which was once occupied by a Roman Amphitheatre. The church took 55 years to build and is a rare …

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The Dark History of Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

The walls of the church of Sant Felip Neri which were badly damaged by bombs during the Spanish Civil War

When I took this photo I was planning on writing an article explaining how the bullet scarred walls of the Església de Sant Felip Neri church are a monument to the people executed here by …

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