Barcelona Cathedral is the city's main place of worship and was constructed between 1298 and 1460. The main façade was added in 1870, based upon a 1408 design.

The outside is largely obstructed by its surroundings, and aside from the spires, is unremarkable.  The Cloisters are open air, which seems interesting.  The inside of the Cathedral is spectacular; with dozens of massive, elaborate altars constructed and "sponsored" by individual patrons.

The Cathedral is strict about the dress code, and security guards were denying admittance to scantily clad women and men in shorts.  There were old local women selling very inexpensive shawls on the pavement outside - an expedient solution to meeting the dress code!