Barbastro Cathedral Church
Gothic-Baroque cathedral in Barbastro, Aragon
The cathedral in Barbastro dominates the town's Plaza Mayor with Gothic and later Baroque elements; visitors come for its architecture, religious art and as a base for exploring the Somontano wine region.
Barbastro Cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Plaza San Francisco, s/n, 22300 Barbastro, Huesca, Spain
Website: https://www.catedraldebarbastro.org
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm; Sun services only (check local mass times)
Admission: Free entry to cathedral; some chapels/museum areas may charge small fees
How to Get to Barbastro Cathedral#
Barbastro is on regional roads in Huesca province. From Huesca city it is about 70 km by car; buses connect Barbastro with Zaragoza and other Aragon towns. The cathedral sits in the town centre and is walkable from local parking and bus stops.
Tips for Visiting Barbastro Cathedral#
- Climb the cathedral tower for a panoramic view over Barbastro and the Cinca valley if the tower is open.
- Attend a weekday service to hear the cathedral choir - acoustic is notable.
- Combine a visit with the nearby diocesan museum to see medieval liturgical objects.
Best Time to Visit Barbastro Cathedral#
Spring and autumn are best for combining cathedral visits with walking around Barbastro and the Somontano wine region.
Weather & Climate near Barbastro Cathedral#
Barbastro Cathedral's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (504 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 9° | 3° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 28° | 21° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 25° | 20 mm | some cloud | 49% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 35 mm | some cloud | 51% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 21° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 5° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |