Barcelona’s Sagrada Família is a spellbinding testament to faith, creativity, and perseverance. Its story began in 1882 under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, who laid the groundwork with a traditional neo-Gothic design, including the foundational crypt. However, in 1883, Antoni Gaudí took over, transforming it into a breathtaking synthesis of nature-inspired geometry and spiritual symbolism—his design would become one of the most ambitious architectural projects in history.

Gaudí lived the last years of his life immersed in this vision, yet when he died in 1926, only about 15–25% of the basilica had taken shape. The Spanish Civil War further disrupted progress in 1936, with many of Gaudí’s original models and plans destroyed. Still, a devoted team of architects and artisans painstakingly reconstructed his vision using surviving documents and photographs.

Decades of innovation followed. By the 1950s, work resumed, leading to the creation of the dramatic Passion Façade. The past few years have ushered in a technological renaissance: the Virgin Mary tower stood complete in 2021, followed by the Evangelists towers in 2023.

Today, the world watches as the central Jesus Christ spire, poised to reach 172.5 meters, nears completion by 2026—100 years after Gaudí’s passing. Despite its unfinished state, the Sagrada Família stands as a living masterpiece, inviting millions to witness nearly a century and a half of devotion turned into living stone. To experience this extraordinary journey, plan your visit through the official site: Ticket Sagrada Familia.