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Did you know that fruits such as cherries, peaches, and oranges are present at the Sagrada Familia?

We see Antoni Gaudí’s connections to the mountain of Montserrat and the references to this symbol of Catalan identity, spirituality and culture that he planned for the Sagrada Família.

Mercè Riba, Béatrice Bizot and Teresa Riba, the three sculptors of the Assumpta Chapel, talk about their works and the production process

We delve into Antoni Gaudi’s roots in Camp de Tarragona to discover buildings, landscapes and sources of inspiration that forged his personality and unique way of looking at architecture and the world...

One of Gaudí’s goals for the Sagrada Família was to bring religious music to the faithful. To do so, the architect wanted to return to the origins, to Gregorian chants, the traditional music of the Catholic Church from medieval times, and popular Catalan music.

March 19, Saint Joseph's Day, is a significant date at the Sagrada Família. On that day in 1882, the first stone was laid in the temple, an anniversary that this year marks 144 years