Sagrada Família

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
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?
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...

What was Gaudí’s connection to Orfeó Català?
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
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?
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
The most noteworthy visits and contact of the pontiffs to the Sagrada Familia
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