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This is how the cross on the tower of Jesus was built

This is how the cross on the tower of Jesus was built

 • 5 min. lectura

The Sagrada Família has reached 172.5 metres, the Temple’s highest point, with the installation of the upper arm of the cross on the tower of Jesus Christ, which completed works on the exterior of this tower. This article looks back at the phases of construction of the cross so far.

Sagrada Família crane operators: «Seeing the project grow fills us with pride»

Sagrada Família crane operators: «Seeing the project grow fills us with pride»

 8 min reading

At nearly 200 meters above the ground, crane operators play a key role in the Sagrada Família towering up into the Barcelona sky

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

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

 • 4 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?

Use of reinforced concrete at the Temple of the Sagrada Família

Use of reinforced concrete at the Temple of the Sagrada Família

 • 8 min. reading

Why did Gaudí decide to use reinforced concrete to make the interior structure of 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

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