Church of Santa Maria Reina

The Church of Santa Maria Reina is a Renaissance Revival church building in the Pedralbes neighborhood of Barcelona, featuring two cloisters and a notable dome. The dome's design draws inspiration from the Florentine Baptistery of San Giovanni, along with a bell tower that rises above the structure.

The church was financed by Josep Nicolau d'Olzina between 1922 and 1936, serving both as a residence for Montserrat monks and as his personal mausoleum. The funding by a private patron during this period shaped the building's development in early 20th century Barcelona.

The entrance portico displays detailed paintings of the Virgin, Saint Eulalia, and Saint George, showing important religious figures in Catalan tradition.

The church is located at Avenida Esplugues 103 in the Pedralbes neighborhood and is open to visitors during the week. Regular services are held, so planning your visit around the service schedule will help you experience the space more fully.

The design directly references Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi Chapel from Florence's Santa Croce Church, transplanting Italian Renaissance elements into Barcelona's urban landscape. This architectural choice reflects an intentional dialogue between Italian and Catalan building traditions.

Location: Barcelona

Location: Les Corts

Location: Pedralbes

Architects: Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.39273,2.11064

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01