The Sagrada Família: "Like a dream come true"
Summary
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona is a large church that has been under construction for nearly 150 years. It was designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, who wanted it to be a "Bible out of stone." The church became the tallest in the world after its newest tower was completed in February.Key Facts
- The Sagrada Família stands 566 feet tall, taller than the Washington Monument but shorter than nearby Montjuïc.
- Antoni Gaudí began work on the church in 1883 and worked on it for 43 years until his death in 1926.
- Gaudí wanted the church’s interior columns to look like a forest, supporting the weight like trees.
- About 10 to 15 percent of the church was finished when Gaudí died.
- During the Spanish Civil War, many of Gaudí’s models were destroyed, but they have been partially rebuilt using photos.
- Modern software and construction methods have sped up the building process.
- The construction is funded by ticket sales, which earned over $150 million last year from nearly five million visitors.
- The Sagrada Família is Spain’s top tourist attraction.
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