Currently planning a trip to Barcelona? How exciting! Barcelona, Spain is an absolutely gorgeous vacation destination and should be on everyone’s vacation bucket list. While there are definitely many fun and exciting things for you to see and do while you’re vacationing in Barcelona, adding the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral to your list is a definite must. You can choose to explore this famous architectural site on your own, or you can book a guided tour to learn much more about its impressive and interesting history.
The La Sagrada Familia Cathedral
Why visit the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral in beautiful Barcelona, Spain? Because it’s an absolutely spectacular vision to behold! The unique architecture used to create this truly impressive building structure is both striking and poetic, and is currently the second most visited attraction in all of Spain. One of the many things the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral is famous for? The fact that it has been a work in progress since 1882.
Antonio Gaudi was the famous Spanish architect who spent more than 40 years designing this architectural masterpiece, until his death in 1926. Since he planned his vision using a number of drawings and detailed instructions, other workers were able to continue with the construction. The completion date for this ongoing Roman Catholic Church construction project is currently scheduled for 2026, as this is 100 years after Gaudi’s death.
Both the interior of the church and the exterior of the church offer many sites to behold. The outside towers are impressively noticeable, and is where the bells will eventually be hung once the construction is finished. The classical construction of the inside of the building intertwines with a number of unique symbolisms, which means every door and pillar comes with its own special symbolic meaning. There are also two chapels inside that include many of the symbols Gaudi wanted to include in the building’s architecture, making them both a must see.
Free tours are available and are highly recommended for those who want a guided exploration of this absolutely spectacular area. Because the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral is a Catholic church, visitors must pay very close attention to the rules in place, i.e. no see through clothing, no back exposure, shoulders must be covered, special clothing related to other types festivity celebrations.
Other nearby sites to see include Park Guell, Gaudi’s Avenue and Flora Tristan’s Gardens.
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