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Meaning of the Sagrada Família baldachin
To construct the baldachin, the one Antoni Gaudí had designed during the renovation of the Cathedral of Mallorca between 1903 and 1914 was taken as a reference.
Symbology and construction of the spires on the Crossing Room pediments
In the Sagrada Família, the windows are topped by a pediment with a terminal...
144 years of shared history
The exhibition “The Sagrada Família, Gaudí and Barcelona. 144 years on the same path” explores the historic and symbolic ties between the Temple of the Sagrada Família and the city of Barcelona as part of the Gaudí Year celebrations.
Which fruits are on the side naves of the Sagrada Família?
Did you know that fruits such as cherries, peaches, and oranges are present at the Sagrada Familia?
What is the relationship between Montserrat, Gaudí and the Sagrada Família?
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.
Sculptors of the Chapel of the Assumption: “We want our work to be relatable and welcoming”
Mercè Riba, Béatrice Bizot and Teresa Riba, the three sculptors of the Assumpta Chapel, talk about their works and the production process
Camp de Tarragona: back to Antoni Gaudí’s roots
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...
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Discover the current state of the works and upcoming architectural milestones for the Sagrada Família. Now 70% complete, the Basilica is moving into the home straight with construction of the Chapel of the Assumption, the second sacristy, the tower of Jesus Christ, the Glory façade and the adjoining sections of the cloister.
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