Gaudí

The Sagrada Família’s stained-glass windows: captivating light
Gaudí said, “Sunshine is the best painter.” And the experience inside the Basilica truly shows he was right. Depending on the time of year, hour of the day and, even, the weather, the feeling inside changes due to the sunlight...

How are the sculptures for the Chapel of the Assumption being made and what do they symbolise?
Find out how are they making the sculptures for the Chapel of the Assumption and how do they go from clay to the final stone figure

'Àlbums del Temple', essential to continue Gaudí's dream
The 'Àlbums del Temple' are the most faithful descriptions of Antoni Gaudí's final intentions for the Sagrada Família...

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?

Trencadís mosaic, hallmark of Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí was a revolutionary in his time and soon became...

Who were the real models on the Nativity façade?
Sculptors in Gaudí’s time created plaster moulds of objects, animals and plants...

How much of the Sagrada Família did Gaudí leave behind when he died?
Towards the end of his life, Gaudí lost many friends and family members...
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