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6. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
Said to be perhaps the ideal example of Gothic style architecture, the Basilica de Santa Maria
del Mar features harmonious proportions and an overall sense of purity to the design. While
many churches built in the middle ages typically changed architectural styles during the dec-
ades it took to complete construction, this basilica is an exception. The structure was built in
a short 55 years, which didn't leave much room for the changing of architects. It is thought
to be the only still-standing church that is reflective of the Catalan Gothic style.
