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La Sagrada Familia will finally be finished in 2026, 144 years after construction began
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La Sagrada Familia is an architectural marvel that stands proud in Barcelona, Spain, designed by the genius Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this massive basilica is more than just a building; it's a masterpiece in the making recognized as the tallest church in the world, standing at 172.5 meters. Its construction has been everything but simple. That’s how renowned artist Gaudí intended it to be that way. He poured his heart and soul into this project for over 40 years, until his passing in 1926 with construction to be finished in 2026, 144 years later. Its full name is the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família). Construction kicked off in 1882 under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, but it was Gaudí who truly left his mark on the project.
With his visionary mind, he reshaped its design, infusing it with his trademark style: think intricate shapes, vibrant mosaics, and out-of-the-box structures. Even with all those years of hard work, only a fraction of the basilica was completed by the time he passed. Since then, the construction has had a slow process fueled by private donations and ticket sales from visitors. Inside the Sagrada Familia visitors can find a treasure from Gaudi’s legacy, who had deep religious beliefs: models, blueprints, sketches, and more. Towering columns create a forest-like atmosphere, while colorful stained glass windows cast a mesmerizing glow.
A space for contemplation and reflection planned by Gaudi
Gaudi wanted to embody in his creation a scenography that encapsulated the essence of Jesus' life and the narrative of faith. The facades symbolize the inception, crucifixion, and transcendence of Christ. Within, lies a portrayal of celestial spirituality. The ensemble of 18 towers signifies Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the four evangelists, and the twelve apostles, each serving as pillars of the divine narrative. The Sagrada Familia museum, tucked away in the basement shows a treasure of Gaudí's legacy: models, blueprints, sketches, documents, photographs, and more, which have guided subsequent architects and allow everyone to understand the stages of the monument's construction.
And speaking of Gaudí's mind, his deep religious beliefs inspired the basilica's design, with its facades telling the story of Jesus's life and the history of faith. In 2005, UNESCO gave the World Heritage status to the Sagrada Familia. In 2010, it was named a basilica for worship during a mass presided over by Pope Benedict XVI. As for the future of La Sagrada Familia, the end is in sight. Well, kind of. Construction is still ongoing, but there's hope that it'll be completed in the next few years, possibly by 2026, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's passing.
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La Sagrada Familia will finally be finished in 2026, 144 years after construction began
La Sagrada Familia will finally be finished in 2026, 144 years after construction began
There's hope that it'll be completed in 2026, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's passing
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Jean Fowler
Jean Fowler
La Sagrada Familia is an architectural marvel that stands proud in Barcelona, Spain, designed by the genius Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this massive basilica is more than just a building; it's a masterpiece in the making recognized as the tallest church in the world, standing at 172.5 meters. Its construction has been everything but simple. That’s how renowned artist Gaudí intended it to be that way. He poured his heart and soul into this project for over 40 years, until his passing in 1926 with construction to be finished in 2026, 144 years later. Its full name is the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família). Construction kicked off in 1882 under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, but it was Gaudí who truly left his mark on the project.
With his visionary mind, he reshaped its design, infusing it with his trademark style: think intricate shapes, vibrant mosaics, and out-of-the-box structures. Even with all those years of hard work, only a fraction of the basilica was completed by the time he passed. Since then, the construction has had a slow process fueled by private donations and ticket sales from visitors. Inside the Sagrada Familia visitors can find a treasure from Gaudi’s legacy, who had deep religious beliefs: models, blueprints, sketches, and more. Towering columns create a forest-like atmosphere, while colorful stained glass windows cast a mesmerizing glow.
A space for contemplation and reflection planned by Gaudi
Gaudi wanted to embody in his creation a scenography that encapsulated the essence of Jesus' life and the narrative of faith. The facades symbolize the inception, crucifixion, and transcendence of Christ. Within, lies a portrayal of celestial spirituality. The ensemble of 18 towers signifies Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the four evangelists, and the twelve apostles, each serving as pillars of the divine narrative. The Sagrada Familia museum, tucked away in the basement shows a treasure of Gaudí's legacy: models, blueprints, sketches, documents, photographs, and more, which have guided subsequent architects and allow everyone to understand the stages of the monument's construction.
And speaking of Gaudí's mind, his deep religious beliefs inspired the basilica's design, with its facades telling the story of Jesus's life and the history of faith. In 2005, UNESCO gave the World Heritage status to the Sagrada Familia. In 2010, it was named a basilica for worship during a mass presided over by Pope Benedict XVI. As for the future of La Sagrada Familia, the end is in sight. Well, kind of. Construction is still ongoing, but there's hope that it'll be completed in the next few years, possibly by 2026, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's passing.
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