The Sagrada Familia is one of the symbols of the city of Barcelona, which is characterized as one of the most famous monuments and one of the main tourist attractions, not only in Barcelona, but throughout Spain.
A basilica designed by the prestigious Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, which has yet to be completed, the temple stands out for its imposing architecture, being considered an extraordinary piece of Gothic architecture, and also for its history and unique details worldwide.
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A temple with more than 136 years of history, in this post, we tell you some curiosities of the Sagrada Familia that you will love to know when you visit it.
History of the Holy Family
The history of the Sagrada Familia is full of anecdotes and interesting facts, such as, for example, that it is an unfinished structure.
For example, we know who made it, butdo you know who designed the Sagrada Familia in the first place?
A very interesting fact is that the first person in charge of designing the temple was the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, who soon after decided to abandon the project, being Antoni Gaudí the one who took over the direction, completely transforming the original design and making this basilica his masterpiece.
With a characteristic architectural style that mixed elements of Gothic and Catalan modernism, Gaudí dedicated more than 40 years to this project, and worked exclusively on it during the last years of his life.
Sadly, he passed away in 1926 without seeing it completed, but he left a legacy of plans and models that are still being used to complete his vision.
Now that we know who made the Sagrada Familia, let’s take a look at some other interesting facts about the basilica.
Height of the Sagrada Familia
The height of the Sagrada Familia is expected to be 172.5 meters when completed, making it the tallest religious building in Europe.
Curiously, Antoni Gaudí decided that the height of the Sagrada Familia should not exceed that of the mountain of Montjuic, as he believed that no human work should exceed the height of a divine creation.
When did the construction of the Sagrada Familia begin?
The Sagrada Familia began to be built in 1882, going through different stages and phases of construction throughout its history.
One of the biggest challenges it has faced is financing, since it is important to bear in mind that, for some time now, the basilica has been financed exclusively by donations and income obtained through tourist visits, this being one of the reasons why the temple is still not finished.
Completion date of the Sagrada Familia
The reality is that there is no specific completion date for the Sagrada Familia, although it is hoped that it could be finished in 2026, with the aim of coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí’s death.
Still, it cannot be assured, as the completion of the temple has been postponed several times due to funding problems, design changes and the technical challenges of following Gaudí’s vision without his presence.
Materials used
The materials used are one of the greatest curiosities about the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and is that a wide variety of materials have been used throughout its history.
At first, Gaudí used stone from the mountain of Montjuic, although in order to adapt to modern techniques and in search of a structure that would last over time, he also used marble and ceramics in certain decorative elements.
As construction has progressed, other modern materials have been introduced to ensure the building’s durability. And, thanks to today’s technology, it has been possible to optimize many of the construction methods, allowing progress to be made at a faster pace without losing the essence of Gaudí’s designs.
It is Barcelona’s main tourist attraction
Considered one of the most touristic cities in the world, the Sagrada Familia can boast of being the biggest tourist attraction in Barcelona, receiving an average of 4 to 5 million tourists every year, which surpasses Camp Nou, the stadium of FC Barcelona, which is the second tourist attraction of the city.
Although there are others, these are some of the main curiosities about the Sagrada Familia, which will make you enjoy your visit even more.
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