Architectural Details of La Sagrada Familia Exterior Design. The building is defined by three stone façades, each full of symbolism and references to important Christian motifs and events.

In July 2025, the Sagrada Família became Barcelona’s tallest structure at 172.5m. After 140 years, Gaudí’s vision is no ...

The construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. A year later, he left the project and a then 31-year-old Gaudí was hired.

Marvel at La Sagrada Família's architecture is ranked #1 out of 23 things to do in Barcelona. See pictures and our review of Marvel at La Sagrada Família's architecture.

Barcelona plans to curb overcrowding at its famous landmark La Sagrada Familia church with the creation of a dedicated outdoor space for tourists to snap selfies.. Every day, up to 16,000 people ...

In one of his final official acts before he died, Pope Francis put Antoni Gaudí, Spain’s most famous architect, onto the path ...

Notably, La Sagrada Familia lacks 90-degree angles anywhere inside or outside, and there are very few straight lines—a tribute to the organic shapes found in nature. Gaudí wanted the interior ...