Santa Maria del Mar
El Born, Barcelona
Source: opendata-ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.
A Catalan Gothic basilica built by the people of the Ribera quarter in the 14th century. Its wide nave and plain columns make it one of the city's most striking interiors.
What the guides say about Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar has its cultural visit Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00, last admission at 17:30, for €8.
Across Via Laietana from the Gothic Quarter, with the Museu Picasso, Santa Maria del Mar and the Parc de la Ciutadella close.
What's on near Santa Maria del Mar
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Santa Maria del Mar, from the weekly Barcelona events calendar.
Picasso and Architecture
Looks at how Picasso engaged with architecture, from urban views and interiors to sculptural experiments and his exchanges with Le Corbusier.
Heidi De Vries, CC BY 2.0 La Mercè 2027
The city's main festival, with Mexico City as guest city. The 2026 edition ran 23 to 27 September, and the 2027 dates are not printed yet.
Catalan Art & Architecture Gallery (Josep Bracons), CC BY-SA 2.0 Cavalcada de Reis 2027
Three Kings parade: the Kings arrive by sea at the Port Vell and the cavalcade crosses the city in the evening. The 2027 route and times are not announced yet.
Fira de Santa Llúcia 2026
Christmas market in front of the cathedral with stalls for Christmas trees, nativity figures and crafts. The organiser's site prints 28 November to 23 December without naming a year, so the 2026 dates are still to be confirmed.
Smaller local events nearby
Floquet de Neu: joc de miralls Performance
Mon 9 Nov · El Born. Museu d'Història de Barcelona - Sala Moragues, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
A show at El Born. Museu d'Història de Barcelona - Sala Moragues, with free entry.
Free · from 18:30 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Conferència 'Floquet de Neu: joc de miralls
Entre lalgoritme i el Minotaure: un sobiranista català al Madrid DF Performance
Tue 10 Nov · Societat Econòmica Barcelonesa d'Amics del País, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
A show at Societat Econòmica Barcelonesa d'Amics del País, with free entry.
Free · from 19:00 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Conferència "Entre l’algoritme i el Minotaure: un sobiranista català al Madrid DF
Nearby
Around El Born
Medieval merchants and the Picasso Museum
El Born is the former merchants' quarter across Via Laietana from the Gothic Quarter. Carrer de Montcada holds the Museu Picasso and the Museu de Cultures del Món, and Santa Maria del Mar sits at its heart.
El Born has 22 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 6 museums, 3 landmarks, 3 wine bars, 2 restaurants, 2 shops, 2 parks and gardens, 1 market, 1 cafe, 1 bar and 1 church or cathedral. Read the El Born guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Santa Maria del Mar?
- Plaça de Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona.
- How long do you need at Santa Maria del Mar?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Santa Maria del Mar?
- Morning.
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