Walk in the footsteps of Arnau from the novel the Cathedral of the Sea (la Catedral del Mar) by local author Ildefonso Falcones and visit the fabolous basilica in Barcelona. The tour goes to the historic Born Quarter in Barcelona that surrounds the basilica Santa María del Mar, no doubt on of the finest medieval churches in Europe. The church was built in just 54 years, despite the fact that the plague killed a large proportion of the population during the building process.
On this guided tour you will get an understanding of medieval Barcelona, the major events of the 14th century and also recent history in Barcelona together with an expert guide. Learn about Barcelona's fascinating history and culture together with a highly skilled guide, and visit the narrow streets, small churches and all the spots described in the narration of Ildefonso Falcones.
On this tour you will dug into the intriguing past of Barcelona, a city with more than 2000 years of history. Hear about Barcelona's heyday and meet the places that the characters experience in the novel.
Duration: 2 hours (the tour can be customized and prolonged to a 3 or 4 hour tour).
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Languages: English (please contact us for Spanish, French, German, Italian or other languages).