Say cheese! Gwyneth Paltrow snaps selfies with a male pal as she enjoys a sight-seeing session at Barcelona's Sagrada FamÌlia

She grew up in a mixed faith household.

But Gwyneth Paltrow, 43, stayed true to her mother's Christian roots as she visited the Sagrada FamÌlia Roman Catholic church in Barcelona on Thursday.

The mother-of-two was seen visiting the family church with an unknown man, the pair then leaving together.

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Selfie time: Gwyneth Paltrow, 43, stayed true to her mother's Christian roots as she visited the Sagrada FamÌlia Roman Catholic church in Barcelona on Thursday

Selfie time: Gwyneth Paltrow, 43, stayed true to her mother's Christian roots as she visited the Sagrada FamÌlia Roman Catholic church in Barcelona on Thursday

Mingling with the fellow tourists, the Oscar-winning actress was seen snapping selfies on her gold iPhone.

Her male pal - wearing a blue gingham shirt - was also spotted taking photos of the US star. 

Gwyneth - who has two children; Apple, 11, and Moses, nine, with ex-husband Chris Martin - nailed casual chic in a slim black single-breasted button coat.

Day out: Her male pal - wearing a blue gingham shirt - was also spotted taking photos of the US star

Day out: Her male pal - wearing a blue gingham shirt - was also spotted taking photos of the US star

Say cheese: Mingling with the fellow tourists, the Oscar-winning actress was seen snapping selfies on her gold iPhone
Keep your eyes open! That wouldn't have made a great shot

Say cheese: Mingling with the fellow tourists, the Oscar-winning actress was seen snapping selfies on her gold iPhone

The GOOP founder looked relaxed and carefree, her hands in her pockets and sunglasses pinned nonchalantly onto her top.

She sported a minimal make-up look, showcasing her barefaced complexion, while her blonde tresses were worn in a neat centre-parting and boho waves.

It's not known why she was in the Spanish city, but the actress visits the European country 'many times a year', according to PEOPLE.

Stylish as ever: Gwyneth - who has two children; Apple, 11, and Moses, nine, with ex-husband Chris Martin - nailed casual chic in a slim black single-breasted button coat

Stylish as ever: Gwyneth - who has two children; Apple, 11, and Moses, nine, with ex-husband Chris Martin - nailed casual chic in a slim black single-breasted button coat

Happy days: The GOOP founder looked relaxed and carefree, her hands in her pockets and sunglasses pinned nonchalantly onto her top

Happy days: The GOOP founder looked relaxed and carefree, her hands in her pockets and sunglasses pinned nonchalantly onto her top

The actress spent the summer of her high school sophomore year as an exchange student in Talavera de la Reina and has since visited the Spanish town and her host family several times a year. 

The town officially 'adopted' her as one of its own at a ceremony in 2003.

Writing on her GOOP blog, she revealed that she first visited Barcelona when she was a teenager and 'fell in love' with the city.

She wrote: 'Barcelona is a city full of wonder and beauty. I first went when I was 19 years old, with some train money and a backpack, and not much else. 

'I fell in love with the city’s passion for life, its food, culture, and of course, its architecture.'

Favourite place: Writing on her GOOP blog , she revealed that she first visited Barcelona when she was a teenager and 'fell in love' with the city

Favourite place: Writing on her GOOP blog , she revealed that she first visited Barcelona when she was a teenager and 'fell in love' with the city

 

 

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