Barcelona Cathedral

Most of the current structure was completed in the year 1339, which was the year that the church was consecrated. The cloister was only completed in the year 1449, though, which marked the end of the construction period of this fascinating building. This cloister is a popular attraction of the church because 13 white geese are wandering about in it. This number is a reference to the age of Eulalia when she died.

 
Barcelona Cathedral is officially known as the “Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia” and is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona.  The church was dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona, Saint Eulalia, a young girl who was martyred during the Christian persecution of Roman Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.