La Sagrada Familia
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La Sagrada Familia
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The Basílica de la Sagrada Família is a large and incomplete Roman Catholic minor shrine in Barcelona, Spain, frequently known as the Sagrada Família. The construction was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) and it is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quick facts
- Name: La Sagrada Familia
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Building started: 1822
- Type of attraction: Architectural/Church
- Ticket price: From $35
The church is designed in a combination of Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau style, very typical for Gaudi. The architect is burred in the crypt inside a church.
La Sagrada Familia, although still in construction is top Barcelona’s’ and Spain’s attraction and must see when visiting this beautiful city.
The official completion date is 2026 (100 years after Gaudí’s death). The building management thinks that the Sagrada Church can be completed in the first third of the 21st century.
When the Sagrada Família is finished, the basilica will be the largest church in the world. The speed of building the Sagrada Família largely depends on how much visitors donate.
The work on the basilica is now taking so long that parts of the Sagrada that have already been completed are already damaged again and have to be renovated during your visit. This happens more often with churches of this format.
Although the Sagrada Família is not yet finished, the church was consecrated already on November 7, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.
The church is one of the most famous sites in the world, so it is recommended to get fast-track or skip-the-line tickets if you want to enter without long waiting line. Check for tickets from the links bellow:
Interesting facts about La Sagrada Familia
Here are some interesting facts about this amazing landmark:
- It almost got burned down in 1936, during Spanish Civil War.
- Once completed, it will be the tallest religious structure in Europe.
- About 3 million tourists visit the basilica every year.
