⛪ Sagrada Família
Spain
About This Sacred Site
The Basílica de la Sagrada Família is Antoni Gaudí's monumental work in Barcelona, under construction since 1882 and anticipated to be completed in the 2030s. Gaudí devoted the last 43 years of his life to the project, designing a structure that fuses Gothic and Art Nouveau forms inspired by nature. The interior features tree-like columns that branch to support hyperboloid vaults, flooding the nave with colored light from the stained glass. Pope Benedict XVI consecrated it as a minor basilica in 2010.
Key Facts
- •Construction began in 1882 and is expected to finish around 2026-2030
- •Gaudí is buried in the basilica's crypt
- •Pope Benedict XVI consecrated it as a minor basilica in November 2010
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site — both the Nativity Façade and crypt are listed
- •The completed basilica will have 18 towers, the tallest reaching 172.5 meters
Location
Coordinates: 41.4036, 2.1744
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