Iglesia de Santa María del Mar

Guided visit to the Gothic church of Santa María del Mar, on the Passeig del Born, taking in the ground floor, the crypt and the church's rooftops.

This permanent exhibition takes visitors through the Church of Santa María del Mar, a Gothic church in the Catalan style on the Passeig del Born. The route is conducted with a guide, who explains the origins of the church, which date from Late Antiquity or the early Middle Ages, and the construction of the present Gothic building.

The route takes in the ground floor of the church, its steps and the crypt, and reaches the rooftops, from where 360-degree views over Barcelona can be enjoyed. Highlights include the very high ceilings and the stained-glass windows with intricate patterns.

The visit also looks at the role the church has played in the cultural and religious life of the surrounding neighbourhood and of the city over time. It is an option for anyone who wants to discover Barcelona's Gothic architecture with a guided commentary and climb up to the roof.