Question: when did they start building the sagrada familia
Answer: cat Architectural description Architect ( s ) Antoni Gaudí Architectural style Modernisme General contractor Construction Board of La Sagrada Família Foundation Groundbreaking 1882 ; 136 years ago ( 1882 ) Completed structural work 2026 ( 2017 estimate ) decorations 2032 Specifications Direction of façade Southeast Capacity 9,000 Length 90 m ( 300 ft ) Width 60 m ( 200 ft ) Width ( nave ) 45 m ( 150 ft ) Spire ( s ) 18 ( 8 already built ) Spire height 170 m ( 560 ft ) ( planned ) Spanish Property of Cultural Interest Official name : Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia Type Monument -- Basilica Designated 24 July 1969 Reference no .