Discover the Church of Sant Felip Neri in Barcelona

History of the Church of Sant Felip Neri

The Church of Sant Felip Neri is located in the Ribera neighborhood of Barcelona. It is located in the homonymous square, on the old medieval cemetery of Montjuïc del Bisbe, destroyed during the Civil War. The church was founded by the fathers of the Congregation of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri, a community where lay people and lay people lived with love and charity as the only bonds. The church is an example of Neo-Baroque architecture, with a white façade and a Baroque-style bell tower. The interior of the church is decorated with paintings, carvings and mosaics. On the altar there is a carving of San Felipe Neri, the work of Josep Llimona.

Sant Felip Neri Square

Plaza de Sant Felip Neri is located at the back of the church. This square was built in the 18th century and is one of the oldest squares in Barcelona. It is surrounded by old buildings, some of which date back to the 18th century. In the square there is a statue of San Felipe Neri, the work of Josep Llimona. The statue stands in a fountain surrounded by a large number of flowers. The square is an ideal place to walk and enjoy the tranquility of the Ribera.

Visit the Church of Sant Felip Neri

The Church of Sant Felip Neri is an ideal place for lovers of history and architecture. The interior of the church is decorated with paintings, carvings and mosaics, which makes it a beautiful and interesting place. In addition, the Sant Felip Neri square is an ideal place to walk and enjoy the tranquility of the Ribera. The church is open every day of the week, except Monday. The opening hours are from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00. If you want to visit the Church of Sant Felip Neri, you can do it during your trip to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the opportunity to also visit the Plaza de Sant Felip Neri, to enjoy the tranquility of the Ribera.