Opening Hours of Barcelona Cathedral | Mass Timings, Holidays, And Best Time to Visit

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Constructed over 150 years, the first stone for the Barcelona Cathedral was laid on 1st May 1298 under the rule of James II the Just, then King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona. This UNESCO world heritage site welcomes more than a million visitors every year. Read on to find out more about the opening hours, the best time to visit, and other such vital information.

Barcelona Cathedral Opening Hours

Opening Hours for Worship and Prayer

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 5:15 pm to 8 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 1:45 pm / 5:15 pm to 8 pm

Cultural and Tourist Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm (access will be closed at 6 pm)
Saturdays: 10:30 am - 5 pm (access will be closed at 4:30 pm)
Sunday: The Barcelona Cathedral is closed on Sundays for cultural and tourist visits until further notice.

Visit Duration: It will take around 1-2 hours to fully explore the Barcelona Cathedral.

Barcelona Cathedral Mass Timings

Weekdays (Chapel of the Holy Sacrament)

9 am, 11 am, 7:15 pm - Catalan
12 pm - Spanish

Sundays and Holidays (High Altar)

9 am, 1 pm, 7:15 pm - Catalan
10:30 am - Conventual in Catalan with the Francesc Valls Chamber Choir
12 pm, 6 pm - Spanish

Saturdays and Eves of Holidays (Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, Holy Christ of Lepanto)

9 am, 11 am - Catalan
12 pm - Spanish

High Altar

6 pm - Spanish
7:15 pm - Catalan

Best Time to Visit Barcelona Cathedral

The best time to visit Barcelona is from May to June with moderate temperatures throughout the city. No stranger to throngs of tourists, the Mediterranean city gets most visitors in July and August. The best months to visit the city and the Barcelona Cathedral are between March, May, September, and October. Take lazy afternoon strolls on gothic streets under the clear sky and explore the Gothic Quarter for all it has to offer including the Piccaso Museum and the Güell Palace. You can also consider a trip in the winter between November and February. This is also opportune for tourists traveling on a budget as the prices for accommodation drop. While the expenses may reduce during winter, the lines to enter the world-famous cathedral are longer around Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter.

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