Sagrada Familia: Design and construction

Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia was originally the idea of ​​a Bookseller Joseph Maria Bocabella. Located at the center of the city of Barcelona, ​​Sagrada Familia doesn't need any introduction. Despite being unfinished it is very popular and among the most visited sites.

The construction work of Sagrada Familia was started in 1826 and it is estimated to be completed in 2026.

However, the project of Sagrada Familia was started in 1826 under the supervision of architect Francisco de Paul del Villar. The story begins when he resigned in 1827 and Antoni Gaudi took the charge. Gaudi was so ambitious with the project that he devoted 40 years of life in the building of the Sagrada Familia and buried in the crypt after he died. When Gaudi died in 1926, only 25% of the church was completed. The later construction work follows the plans and designs left by Gaudi after his death.

When Sagrada Familia will be completed in 1926, it will be the largest catholoc church in Europe and one of the largest churches in the world. The height of the Sagrada Familia will go to 170 meters. Gaudi kept the height of Sagrada Familia exact 170 meters, and never wanted to exceed the height of the largest hill in Barcelona Montjuïc. Gaudi always believed in devotion to the holy family and he believed that no man made structure should exceeds nature.

After completion, it will have 18 towers, each of which has its specific meanings. The twelve smaller towers represent the disciples, four of the towers represent the evangelists, one of the tower represents the Virgin Mary, and a pinnacle tower is dedicated to Jesus Christ.

The most common entrance to the church is through the native facade. This was the only facade which was completed under the supervision of Antoni Gaudi himself. This facade features various sculptures and devoted to the birth of Jesus Christ. There are two pillars at the native facade side. The bottom of the pillars features the tortoise and turtle which represents the sea and the land.

Despite Sagrada Familia is incomplete, it is the most impressive sites in the world. Due to its construction work which continues from 140 years, and will be completed in 2026, this structure is the most impressive because of this reason. Visiting Sagrada Familia and watching its to be built is like watching the unraveling of a masterpiece.

The ticket lines for visiting Sagrada Familia outside the ticket counter used to be very long and it takes several hours to get a ticket. So for the ease and not to wait for your turn to get tickets, it is recommended to buy online tickets for Sagrada Familia in advance and explore the church.

So, when you ever plan to visit Barcelona, ​​don't forget to visit Sagarada Familia along with Gaudi's other artwork like Park Guell , Casa Batllo, and Casa Mila.