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Is the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona finished?
Thanks to an influx of funding, some striking innovations and a lot of old-fashioned craftsmanship, the famously unfinished church is now on schedule to be completed in 2026, the 100th anniversary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudí.
Is Barcelona cathedral the same as Sagrada Familia?
The basilica is not the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Barcelona, as that title belongs to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia.
What was La Sagrada Familia built for?
March 19, 1882La Sagrada Familia / Construction started
Why did the Sagrada Familia take so long to complete?
Complexity and a lack of funds. Antoni Gaudí passed away before its completion, so without his presence it is difficult to move forward without trampling over his original vision. Not to mention that funds that are used to move forward in the construction are from tourism, sponsorships, and donations.
When will Sagrada Familia be completed?
The Sagrada Familia basilica is expected to be completed in 2026, 100 years after Gaudí’s death. Here is a timeline of events involved in the construction of the basilica, provided by the Sagrada Familia website: 1882: Project designed by Francisco de Paula del Villar. 1883: Antoni Gaudí takes over the project.
What churches are in Barcelona?
La Sagrada Familia. Behold the insouciant creative dynamism of Europe’s most bizarre cathedral.
Do we need tickets for Sagrada Familia?
Yes, you need to get a ticket to go inside the temple and also to the Sagrada Familia’s official shop. The shop is located in a strategic place to be the last step of your visitation. Is the Sagrada Familia wheelchair accessible?
When did Sagrada Familia begin construction?
The construction of the Sagrada Familia began on 19 March 1882, under the lead of the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. The inspiration to have a building of this magnitude was from a bookseller, Josep Maria Bocabella, founder of the Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph 10 years before the construction started.