Every spire of the Sagrada Familia tells a story — a blend of faith, artistry, and Gaudí’s visionary genius. Antoni Gaudí envisioned eighteen spires in total, each representing a sacred figure: the Twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary, and culminating with the tallest spire symbolizing Jesus Christ. These spires ascend in symbolic hierarchy, with the Apostles giving way to Mary, then the Evangelists, and finally Christ at the summit.

Gaudí infused every spire with metaphor. The Evangelists’ spires are crowned with their traditional symbols — a bull, a lion, an eagle, and a winged man — while the lower towers bear allegories of the Eucharist through wheat and chalice carvings. His most profound gesture is poetic: the central Jesus spire, destined for 172.5 meters, is intentionally just shy of the nearby Montjuïc hill, reminding us that the divine — nature — surpasses human endeavor.

To date, thirteen spires have risen skyward, including those honoring the Apostles, Evangelists, and the Virgin Mary, while the majestic Jesus spire continues its climb. In recent moments, the basilica has become Barcelona’s tallest structure — its Jesus tower reaching 155.58 meters — with full completion expected by late 2025 when the cross and viewing platform crown the structure.

These spires are not just stone—they are living symbols bridging earth and eternity. Wellspring of spirituality and architectural wonder, the Sagrada Familia invites you to witness its storied ascent. Secure your chance to stand beneath these icons at Ticketsagradafamilia.