Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Familia (full name ) is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi (1852–1926).

Although it is not finished, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Works of Antoni Gaudi, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, accessed 14-11-2010 In November 2010 it was consecrated (dedicated to a special purpose) and made a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

Building of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. Gaudi started working on it in 1883. He took over the project, and changed it with his ideas on architecture and engineering.

Gaudi worked on it until he died. At the time of his death in 1926, less than a quarter of the building was finished. The Sagrada Familia's building was slow. It needed private donations (people giving money to it). It was stopped by the Spanish Civil War—only to start again in the 1950s. Building was more than halfway done after 2010. Some of the project's biggest problems still remain.

On 30 October 2025, Sagrada Família became the world's tallest church after a part of its central tower was lifted into place and reached 162.91 m, surpassing Ulm Minster (161.53 m). The central tower was completed and reached its full height of 172.5 m on 20 February 2026. It is exactly one metre lower than the Montserrat Hill in Barcelona. Gaudí said: "My works shall not exceed those of Lord".

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 Other websites 

 Official website of the Construction Board of La Sagrada Família Foundation


 Gaudí and Sagrada Família Barcelona 
 Sagrada Familia at Great Buildings
 Journal of Sagrada Familia – Erke Blog
 La Sagrada Familia in" Gaudidesigner" web site.

Category:Roman Catholic cathedrals
Category:Churches in Spain
Category:World Heritage Sites in Spain
Category:12 Treasures of Spain
Category:Buildings and structures in Barcelona