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| Located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, the Sagrada Familia basilica has a very large architectural scale, considered the masterpiece of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852–1926). Photo: Travel + Leisure. |
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| Construction of Sagrada Familia began in 1882, but the construction process was always interrupted and up to this point it has not been completed. Photo: Britannica. |
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| This disruption came from different causes such as Gaudi’s sudden death from a train accident in 1926, World War II, or the rule of dictator Franco. Photo: Headout. |
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| Based on Gaudi’s meticulous design drawings, the Sagrada Familia church continues to be built, completed with the latest technology. Photo: Driftwood Journals. |
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| Overall, the church’s architecture is a harmonious combination of traditional Gothic architecture with modernity in Art Nouveau architectural art. Photo: Walks Tours. |
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| Art Nouveau style is characterized by the rejection of straight lines to highlight winding lines like the inherent lines of nature and plants. Photo: Medium. |
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| The highlight of the church is the towering towers that stand out against the sky. These towers are all built like stalactites, carved and mounted with delicate ceramics. Photo: Spain Traveler. |
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| The front of the church is decorated with statues recreating the main events in the life and career of Jesus. Photo: Erasmusu.com. |
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| The church’s interior space is delicately designed, creating streams of light that penetrate straight through the oval shape on the domed ceiling. The church’s large doors are decorated with gorgeous stained glass. Photo: La Sagrada Familia. |
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| Currently, a privately funded construction project is pushing the building toward its inauguration date, scheduled for 2026, on the 100th anniversary of architect Gaudi’s death. Photo: Catalan News. |
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| In early October, the five large towers of the Sagrada Familia basilica were completed. Construction will end when the final tower is completed. Photo: The Times. |
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| Although not yet completed, Sagrada Familia has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Barcelona and Spain for decades. Photo: Arch2o.com. |
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| This work has been included in the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO since 1984, and was listed as one of Spain’s 12 treasures in 2007. Photo: Matador Network. |
