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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFrancisco de Paula Villar was the architect who started the design, but in 1883 Gaud\u00ed took over the project. He changed the idea completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed was 31 years old when he started working for the Sagrada Familia. He died at the age of 74, and he had only been able to complete a small part of the work. It took a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of Gaud\u00ed’s drawings and ideas for the Sagrada Familia project were destroyed during the Spanish civil war in 1936. After that, knowing his wishes to continue with the design became quite difficult for future generations. Also, he used to change the design and details at every moment during the works. No one knew his next step or new crazy idea for a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sagrada Familia is full of presumptions following his teachings and style. Do you think it makes it even more interesting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The budget for the basilica was mainly financed with the contributions of charity, so not a very big budget. Due to the lack of funds, the works had to stop several times. It became a really slow process. Nowadays, the situation is much better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to technological innovations for the construction and several important donations, The Sagrada Familia could be finished sooner than expected. Maybe in 2026, the magnificent project of Antoni Gaud\u00ed will culminate. Exactly 100 years after his death. Is that a coincidence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sagrada Familia is a perfect reflection of Gaud\u00ed\u00b4s artistic fulfillment. He worked on this project for plenty of years, but it was especially during the last period of his career when he reached the culmination of his naturalistic style. You can easily appreciate it in The Sagrada Familia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed reached perfect harmony in the interrelation between structural and ornamental elements, between plastic and aesthetic, between function and form, between content and continent, achieving the integration of all the arts in a structured and logical language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part that Gaud\u00ed carried out before his death, the Natividad facade and the crypt, were included in 2005 by Unesco in the World Heritage Site \u00a8\u0152uvres d'Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/strong>\u00a8. It is also one of the 12 Treasures of Spain since 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t Gaud\u00ed designed a basilica-type floor plan following the Latin cross disposition. The main altar is above the crypt, and it is surrounded by seven apse chapels. In front of the altar, there is a transept with three naves and with the portals of the Natividad and the Pasi\u00f3n. Longitudinally, the central body has five naves and the Portal of la Gloria, which is considered the main entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sagrada Familia is still under construction, and when completed, it will have 18 towers. There will be four on each portal, so a total of twelve, like the number of apostles. The basilica will have four towers on the transept, like the number of evangelists and one on the apse dedicated to the Virgin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main one will be a central tower-dome in honour of Jesus, which will reach 172.5 meters high. The whole project is full of symbolism! Very typical in Gaud\u00ed\u00b4s designs.<\/p>\n\n\n Gaud\u00ed estimated that the construction would last centuries. For this reason, he proposed to the construction team to build vertically instead of horizontally. So they raised and finished the facade of the apse first and of the Natividad later. The generation that had started the work would, at least, see something finished. Simultaneously, this finished facade could serve as a stimulus for future generations to continue the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaud\u00ed decided to start the construction with this facade. He knew the works would take years, so he wanted to start with the most impressive part, The Nativity of Jesus. It is the only fraction where he worked before his death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The design is based on natural shapes, and it is full of religious symbolism. Like the whole project! This facade faces the east, where the sun rises, and it tells about the nativity of Jesus, the Virgin, hope, faith, charity, etc. You will find plenty of details and very original and vibrant shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, Gaud\u00ed showed all his fantasy, one more time. The design is full of extravagant shapes, from rounded rocks to human figures and plant themes. It has four towers and three portals. The sculptures go from the bottom to the start of the bell towers. The sky is the limit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This facade represents the passion and death of Jesus. Following the idea of showing these episodes, the design has an extraordinarily bare and austere appearance. It is full of geometric shapes, and it has not so many ornaments and decorations as the Natividad facade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sobriety of the design is also manifested by the presence of bone-shaped columns and sober sculptures. They have been made by Josep Maria Subirachs, and they add drama to Gaud\u00ed’s already deliberately sad design. You will see two ways of designing the facades here, and how by using different elements and languages, the feeling is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walk around and take your impressions. Which one do you like more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n This facade is still under construction. It will be the largest and most monumental of all, as it is the main entrance to the basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaud\u00ed wanted to dedicate this part to the Glory of Jesus and his ascension path to Heaven. He knew he would not be able to build it, so he left some sketches and ideas for the next generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will have eight columns, and the towers will rise on top. These columns will allow seven accesses dedicated to the seven sacraments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the access of this great portico, there will be a staircase and a monument dedicated to the main elements, like water or fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The basilica does not have straight lines, and everything has been built to imitate nature. With the different columns and stained glass windows, Gaud\u00ed tried to make the interior of the Sagrada Familia resemble a magical forest. The apse is located inside the crypt, which was built as the first part of the Sagrada Familia. The apse consists of seven chapels. On both sides of the apse, we find beautiful stairs which lead to \u00a8heaven\u00a8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The interior of the apse is decorated with the heads of angels. In the middle of the altar, on a throne, Jesus is hanging on the cross. This throne is decorated with vines and grapes and Jesus looks up asking for God’s support. It is an impressive image! The interior is full of originality and wonderful details.<\/p>\n\n\n Gaud\u00ed created a marvelous and vibrant masterpiece. He was so focused on his design and ideas for the Sagrada Familia, that he lived on-site during his last years. The Sagrada Familia seems to be more natural than artificial. An alive project which is changing with years, situations, styles, etc. It is not a static rock in the middle of the city. It is a growing mechanism that shows the world the magnificent mind of Antoni Gaud\u00ed, his teachings and his immortal way of looking at the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you ready to enter this spectacular symbolic forest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sagrada Familia is the most special and detailed project of Gaud\u00ed. If you really want to discover, learn and not miss any of the secrets of this genius, the best is to take a guided tour. You will appreciate more the story of the building and all the theories behind it. The Sagrada Familia can be considered as one of the most interesting and original basilicas in the world. So do not miss the chance, and enjoy the experience as best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La visite se fera en petit groupe et avec un guide comp\u00e9tent. La visite guid\u00e9e dure environ une ou deux heures. Votre visite sera inoubliable !<\/p>\n\n\n Vous pouvez visiter la Sagrada Familia seul et d\u00e9cider des parties que vous souhaitez explorer davantage. La Sagrada Familia est l'un des monuments les plus populaires de la ville, il y aura donc beaucoup de monde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Il est possible d'acheter les billets \u00e0 l'entr\u00e9e, mais uniquement pour ce jour-l\u00e0. Si vous souhaitez acheter des billets pour un autre jour, vous devez le faire en ligne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Un autre probl\u00e8me peut \u00eatre le temps d'attente. En raison de sa popularit\u00e9, la Sagrada Familia sera tr\u00e8s fr\u00e9quent\u00e9e et vous risquez d'attendre des heures avant de pouvoir entrer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Si vous voulez utiliser votre temps intelligemment, achetez vos billets \u00e0 l'avance. En \u00e9vitant les longues files d'attente, vous aurez plus de temps pour profiter de la visite. Et de meilleurs souvenirs !<\/p>\n\n\n\n Si vous voulez prendre de belles photos, il est pr\u00e9f\u00e9rable d'y aller t\u00f4t le matin ou tard le soir. Vous trouverez moins de monde et vos photos seront plus belles. Si vous savez capter les lumi\u00e8res \u00e0 travers les vitraux, vos photos seront \u00e9poustouflantes ! Il faut compter environ une ou deux heures pour cette visite. Les horaires d'ouverture changent en fonction de la saison. Consultez les FAQ ci-dessous et d\u00e9cidez de ce qui vous convient le mieux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vous pouvez acheter des billets \u00e0 la Sagrada Familia, mais cela peut s'av\u00e9rer difficile. Il est probable que vous deviez attendre, c'est pourquoi la meilleure id\u00e9e est d'acheter les billets en ligne. \u00c9vitez les files d'attente ! Recevez-les par e-mail, SMS ou dans notre application et montrez-les sur votre smartphone (pas besoin d'imprimer), c'est facile !<\/p>\n\n\n\n Il existe diff\u00e9rentes options et diff\u00e9rents d\u00e9lais. Jetez un coup d'\u0153il et choisissez ce qui vous convient le mieux. Acheter des billets n'a jamais \u00e9t\u00e9 aussi facile qu'aujourd'hui ! Cliquez ici ici<\/a> pour acheter des billets en ligne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Il est situ\u00e9 au centre de Barcelone, dans le quartier de l'Eixample. L'acc\u00e8s g\u00e9n\u00e9ral se fait par la fa\u00e7ade de la Nativit\u00e9, dans la rue Marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Can You Expect At the Sagrada Familia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Natividad Facade. The Nativity of Jesus.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Pasi\u00f3n Facade. The Passion and Death of Jesus.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Gloria Facade. The Glory of Jesus.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Interiors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nVisiter par soi-m\u00eame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Comment et o\u00f9 acheter des billets ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where is the Sagrada Familia?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n