Basilica de Sant Feliu (Church of St. Felix), Girona

The Church of Saint Felix (Basilica de Sant Feliu) is a church dedicated to Saint Felix of Girona, a martyred Catalan saint who died in Girona in A.D. 304. The lengthy construction of this Roman Catholic church took place between the 12th and 17th centuries. It boasts a blend of architectural styles featuring a Romanesque structure with a Baroque facade. It includes a Gothic nave and bell tower.

The church features a lovely central nave and a gilded high altar that is very ornate. There are also several side chapels. On the exterior, a majestic staircase leads up to the west portal. The church's massive Gothic spire is an eye-catching part of Girona's city skyline. There are currently five bells inside the tower.

You will see numerous religious art pieces and some beautiful stained glass windows on your exploration of the basilica. It is most noteworthy for its eight early Christian and Roman sarcophagi that decorate the side walls. They date from the 3rd and 4th centuries and are quite extraordinary.

Don't miss an opportunity to explore this impressive historic church. A working church to this day, this house of worship offers daily and Sunday Mass.

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Sight Name: Basilica de Sant Feliu (Church of St. Felix)
Sight Location: Girona, Spain (See walking tours in Girona)
Sight Type: Religious
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