Tag: santa maria del mar

Cathedral of the Sea by Idelfonso Falcones Book Review

September 7, 2016

Cathedral of the Sea was the second novel I read while in Barcelona. It has added such a richness to the experience of being in Barcelona and visiting Santa Maria Del Mar (original church built in 998 and then the cathedral built over it between 1329-1383). See below for photos. Also, learn more about this book’s … More Cathedral of the Sea by Idelfonso Falcones Book Review

Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar Barcelona, Spain

September 7, 2016

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is located in the medieval Ribera section of Barcelona, among small, narrow cobblestone streets. There was an original, smaller church there built in 998 (freaking old!).  The current structure was built relatively quickly for the time period, between 1329 and 1383. It was considered the people’s church in … More Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar Barcelona, Spain