Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is far more than a basilica—it is a legend in stone, a testament to unwavering devotion, architectural innovation, and the passage of generations. The story began in 1882 with bookseller and philanthropist Josep María Bocabella, whose dream for a church dedicated to the Holy Family led to architect Francisco de Paula del Villar designing a conventional neo-Gothic plans. But in 1883, Antoni Gaudí took over the project and transformed it into an audacious modernist vision unlike anything before.

Gaudí dedicated the final 12 years of his life solely to the Basilica, designing not just a building, but an organic cathedral inspired by nature—with tree-like columns, sculptural façades, and soaring spires reaching toward the heavens. When he died in 1926, only about a quarter of his dream had been realized—the crypt, Nativity façade, and one bell tower.

The Spanish Civil War brought devastation in 1936, destroying many of Gaudí’s original models and plans. Yet, architects persevered, rebuilding from fragments, photographs, and written records.  In the latter half of the 20th century, the adoption of computer-aided design transformed construction, allowing intricate elements like the Passion and Glory façades and the awe-inspiring central towers to spring to life.

Today, more than 140 years later, the Sagrada Familia continues to rise. Scheduled for completion in 2026—coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí’s death—the basilica is evolving into a legend that spans time, creativity, and faith.

Step into this living masterpiece—secure your tickets at Ticket Sagrada Familia and witness architecture, devotion, and history interwoven in one of the world’s greatest ongoing endeavors.