Sagrada Familia - Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family is a unique Art Nouveau Roman Catholic church. It is considered to be the greatest work of the brilliant Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi, who has devoted a significant part of your life. Its construction has been going on for over 100 years, it was begun in 1882 and continues to this day. They prefer the master himself was the completion of the temple only donations from private sponsors, the construction is therefore not funded by the government. Expected end of the work in the years 2026-2028. So far, erected 8 of the planned 18 towers of the temple. After graduating from high, 170-foot tower of the Sagrada Familia become the tallest church in the world. Inside the temple, to symbolize Jerusalem, they make a great impression. A multitude of details that symbolize something natural light, very rich exterior facades, height of the building and its shapes are breathtaking. Sagrada Família has the status of basilica from 2010.
churches and holy placesCatalonia, SpainBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain