Barcelona is well-known for the distinctive architecture of the city’s favorite son, Antoni Gaudi. His style defies description, all curves, colors, and textures that look at once as the work of a master as well as something a child molded out of Play-Doh.
His most outlandishly beautiful creation is La Sagrada Família, a church he began in 1882 and which is still being built—construction is expected to be finally completed in 2026.
Construction will have lasted 144 years. The initial plan includes 18 arrows, the highest of which measures 172 meters, making it the tallest church spire in the world.
Appearing almost like a drip sandcastle, the church features many tall spires and points along the roof, and it’s adorned with stone and plaster sculptures and details, as well as colorful pinnacles. La Sagrada Família also boasts some of the most stunning stained glass windows in the world.
A beautiful souvenir is to climb the towers which offer an exceptional view of the city and the aerial parts of the basilica. Two towers are now accessible by elevator: the tower of the nativity " Torre del Naixement " of 55 meters is the oldest and was built at the time of Gaudí.
The tower of Passion "Torre de la Passió" high of 75 meters is the most recent. It is the latter that offers the most spectacular view. The descent is done by the stairs.
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