Sagrada Família

Symbology and construction of the spires on the Crossing Room pediments

Symbology and construction of the spires on the Crossing Room pediments

 • 4 min. reading

In the Sagrada Família, the windows are topped by a pediment with a terminal...

144 years of shared history
Vistes de l'exterior del Temple amb la creu de la torre de Jesucrist lliure de bastides des del Carmel de nit

144 years of shared history

 • 10 min. lectura

Textos: extrets de l’exposició «La Sagrada Família, Gaudí i Barcelona. Cent quaranta-quatre anys de camí…

What is the relationship between Montserrat, Gaudí and the Sagrada Família?

What is the relationship between Montserrat, Gaudí and the Sagrada Família?

 8 min reading

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”
escultores capella de l'assumpta

Sculptors of the Chapel of the Assumption: “We want our work to be relatable and welcoming”

 8 min reading

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

Camp de Tarragona: back to Antoni Gaudí’s roots

 • 12 min. lectura

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...

Quina és la relació entre Gaudí i l’Orfeó Català?

What was Gaudí’s connection to Orfeó Català?

 8 min reading

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.

Saint Joseph, an important day for the Sagrada Família

Saint Joseph, an important day for the Sagrada Família

 8 min reading

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

What does the Cross on the tower of Jesus look like?
Vistes de l'exterior del Temple amb la creu de la torre de Jesucrist lliure de bastides des de Glories

What does the Cross on the tower of Jesus look like?

 • 3 min. reading

The completion of the tower of Jesus Christ is expected for the end of this year. But what is this structure like and how much of it has been built?

Sagrada Família’s history with the Pope
Cerimonia de dedicació de la Basílica pel Papa Benet XVI. Angelus

Sagrada Família’s history with the Pope

 • 5 min. lectura

The most noteworthy visits and contact of the pontiffs to the Sagrada Familia

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