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Church · Girona, Catalonia
Basílica de Sant Feliu
Church documented since 882, the main temple of Girona before the cathedral. It has a pointed Gothic tower that shapes the city's skyline, eight Roman and paleochristian sarcophagi, and the Gothic tomb of Sant Narcís.
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About Basílica de Sant Feliu
The Basílica de Sant Feliu, dedicated to a martyr from the early centuries of Christianity, appears in documents from 882. It was Girona's main temple before the cathedral was built, and even today the parish that operates there is called Parròquia Major.
Construction extended from the 12th to the 17th century. Much of the Romanesque phase remains; the naves and roofs are Gothic, work started in 1313, and the façade is Baroque from the 18th century. The Gothic tower, with a stone spire, is one of the few in Spain with a true spire and shape, and together with the cathedral forms the city's best-known skyline.
In the presbytery, eight Roman and paleochristian sarcophagi from the 3rd and 4th centuries are set into the walls. Tradition says they were found on the site itself, which would have been an ancient necropolis.
The chapel of Sant Narcís holds the saint's Gothic tomb, carved in alabaster by Joan de Tournai between 1326 and 1328. The church also houses the tomb of General Mariano Álvarez de Castro, who commanded the defence of Girona in the siege of 1809.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, outside mass times. The tower is well lit in the late afternoon when viewed from the Onyar riverbank.
How to get there
On foot. It's on the Pujada del Rei Martí, in the north of the Barri Vell, near the cathedral steps and the Pont de Sant Feliu.
Tip
Generally the tourist visit is charged separately; check the opening hours and whether there is a combined ticket with the cathedral. To see the whole tower, view it from the Pont de Sant Feliu over the Onyar.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Basílica de Sant Feliu
What's special inside?
The eight Roman and paleochristian sarcophagi from the 3rd and 4th centuries in the presbytery and the Gothic tomb of Sant Narcís, made by Joan de Tournai between 1326 and 1328.
Why does the tower attract attention?
It's a Gothic tower with a stone spire, rare in Spain. Together with the cathedral, it forms Girona's most recognizable skyline.
Is it far from the cathedral?
No. It's a few minutes' walk, just below the cathedral's staircase.