Looking for the best churches to get married in Barcelona? It’s your lucky day! Because Spain’s second largest city, where more and more foreign and Spanish couples want to get married, has magical and charming churches where you can say “I do” in the Catholic rite.
Barcelona, with its multiculturalism, its exclusive spaces, its gastronomy and its works of art, is a magical place to vow eternal love. Thanks to Gaudí, the city is the cradle of Catalan modernism, and its most beautiful churches and most romantic cathedrals are housed here.
We love the bride and groom who choose this place! Yes, because destination weddings are becoming more and more popular in this little piece of land attracting many foreign couples who visit Barcelona to get married and to have Catholic wedding in a conventional church.
So, if you already know all about Catholic religious weddings in Spain, it’s time to get to know some of the most beautiful churches for weddings in the country – they’re in Barcelona!
Without further ado… Let’s get started!
Basilica Sagrada Familia
We couldn’t start this article in any other way than by mentioning the famous Sagrada Familia. Who doesn’t know it? It is the symbol of Barcelona both in Spain and abroad. The majesty of the work designed by Gaudí is admired every day and its oldest part, the crypt, hosts the most intimate wedding ceremonies, making it an extraordinary and original place for your wedding. Without a doubt, it is one of the best churches to get married in Barcelona.
Barcelona Cathedral
The impressive Barcelona Cathedral has witnessed important weddings such as the Infanta Cristina, for whom this Gothic-style temple was dressed up for the arrival of distinguished guests. Its monumental character and its ample space are ideal for an elegant wedding with many guests in the heart of Barcelona.
Tibidabo Basilica
If you’re looking for a magical place to say “I do” it might be the Tibidabo Basilica. You will reach the altar enjoying the best views over the Catalan city. A very peculiar temple dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with a double staircase that would make even Cinderella herself fall in love.
Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes
The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes dates from the 14th century. It is made up of a group of monuments in the Gothic style. Its impressive three-storey cloister has capitals decorated with the emblem of the Counts of Barcelona and preserves the tomb of Queen Elisenda.
Basilica of La Mercè
One of Barcelona’s most representative churches, Basilica de la Mercè, is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. This Baroque-style church, whose name refers to the city’s patron saint, is built on the site of an earlier medieval church, and we love the weddings that take place in this jewel of a church!
Santa Anna Church
The Church of Santa Anna stands out like a hidden treasure among the shopping streets. Its cloister is the most precious jewel of this monumental complex in which two architectural styles coexist: Romanesque and Gothic. A perfect place for all those brides and grooms who love history and art.
Basilica Santa Maria del Pi
Following the Catalan Gothic line, we find the Basilica Santa Maria del Pi, very close to the street Las Ramblas. this church has a large twelve-armed rose window adorning its main façade. During the Spanish Civil War, this church was burnt down, but was rebuilt in the 1950s and is now in perfect condition, boasting a beautiful central nave.
Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat is located 720 metres above sea level. It is a popular place of pilgrimage and a privileged place for religious ceremonies. There are several buildings, and in addition to the basilica and the monastic buildings, it houses accommodation and leisure areas due to a large number of visitors throughout the year. It is one of the best churches to get married in Barcelona!
Church of San Jaime
It is believed to be the oldest church in the city, built in the 12th century. Tradition has it that it was founded by Apostle Saint James, as it was built on the spot where he had been preaching. The tower, built in 1722, ends in an octagonal shape. The Chapel of Remedy dates from 1585 and is a fine example of Barcelona’s Renaissance style.
Church of Santa Eulalia de Vilapicina
The entrance to the church of Santa Eulalia de Vilapicina, a beautiful, simple and sunny neoclassical sanctuary, built in the 18th century and attached to the Can Basté Civic Centre, is flanked by a cypress tree as tall as the bell tower. Like so many churches in the city, it was looted and destroyed during the Civil War and worship was not re-established until the late 1960s. In the early 2000s, the local residents once again raised funds to restore it.
Castrense Parish Church
Although it is inside the Citadel park, this French-inspired neoclassical church built between 1717 and 1728 is not very well known. It worships the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the Infantry, and inside the church, there is the tomb of Claudio Traggia, captain of the Spanish Royal Infantry Guards.
Chapel of Santa Madrona
This small stone chapel, built in 1754 and located near the Palauet Albéniz, within the grounds of the Joan Maragall park on Montjuïc, pays tribute to Santa Madrona, who was co-patron saint of the city – along with the Virgin of La Merced and Saint Eulalia – and who protected sailors and caused rainfall.
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
The spectacular Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is one of the city’s most emblematic churches and has been the setting for several works of literary fiction. It is said to have been built on the site of an ancient Roman amphitheatre. The massive appearance of its main façade contrasts with an austere interior of horizontal lines, making it one of the best churches to get married in Barcelona.
Santa Agata Chapel
It is a building that follows the lines of the Catalan Gothic style and dates from 1302. It is located in the Plaça del Rei, one of Barcelona’s characteristic districts. The church has a single rectangular nave. Its polygonal apse is adorned with ribbed vaults, and behind it is the sacristy. The stained-glass windows provide a great deal of light to the interior space. The interior is covered with wood.
Church of San Lázaro
This Romanesque chapel was built in the 12th century and formed part of the Hospital de los Enfermos, dedicated to lepers. At the beginning of the 20th century it was deconsecrated and came to be used as a tobacconist’s shop, until it recovered its status as a church. From Carrer de Sant Llàtzer you can see the apse wedged between two walls.
Parish Church in the Olympic Village
Contemporary architecture is rarely associated with religious architecture, and considering how rigid a doctrine can be, the freedom found in many examples of contemporary churches is peculiar. This is the case of the Abraham Ecumenical Centre. It is located where the Olympic Village ends and the Poblenou district begins. The current parish church of the Olympic Village was built for the 1992 Olympic Games as a centre for religious services for the delegates and athletes at the event, where Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, Islamics and Jews alike were accommodated. The formal structure has a clear marine inspiration, which is clearly evident, because its shape of fish with tail.
Monastery of Santa Anna
This Greek cross church conserves its Romanesque structure, but is fully Gothic in the roof, the dome,the cloister and the chapterhouse, built during the 15th century. It forms part of the Monastery of Santa Ana, linked to the Order of the Holy Sepulchre since the 12th century, and hosts classical guitar concerts, chamber music and choral singing. It is known above all for its leafy cloister.
Monastery of Sant Cugat
A few kilometres from Barcelona, in the town of Sant Cugat del Vallès, is the Monastery of Sant Cugat, a former Benedictine abbey dating from the 11th century. It was the most important monastery in the County of Barcelona at the time. Its spectacular cloister, an example of Catalan Romanesque art, stands out. An incomparable setting for an elegant and romantic wedding.
We hope this article has helped you get an idea of the best churches to get married in Barcelona, although we could spend much more time telling you about the most beautiful churches in this city!
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