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Barcelona Cathedral (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulàlia)

by jim stephenw
Cathedral
5/1/20175/1/2017, 2:07 PM (7 hours before sunset)
SONY SLT-A99V + 17-35mm F2.8-4
17.0 mmf/4.0 1/50 s3200

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulàlia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese was completed in 1448.The cathedral is dedicated to Eulàlia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona, a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered martyrdom during Roman times in the city.