The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's most important artwork in Barcelona

It is more than 144 years since the foundation stone of the building was laid and it is still under construction today. The first plan for this building was drawn up in 1882 by Francisco de Paula de Villar, a project with designs that had nothing to do with the final result of the basilica. Paula de Villar designed a basilica full of neo-Gothic elements, but finally, a year later, due to various setbacks and misunderstandings, this architect was dismissed and the project was given to Antoni Gaudí, a promising architect who turned the building around.

Light is also a fundamental element in the basilica, as it serves not only to illuminate, but also to create spaces full of meaning in which to enjoy the architect's genius. One of the best examples is the illumination of its various doors. At the Nativity Gate, the sun rises at dawn, symbolising birth, while the Passion Gate is where the sun sets, symbolising death. Finally, the Glory façade receives sunlight throughout the day, completely illuminating the nave and symbolising the resurrection.The inauguration of the tower of Jesus Christ in 2026, coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí's death, marks a historic milestone in the construction of this temple, reaching a height of 172.5 metres and officially becoming the tallest church in the world. The construction of the Basilica de la Sagrada Família is currently scheduled to be completed in 2036, but you can already visit a large part of Barcelona's tallest building and discover its secrets. What are you waiting for?