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Best Photos of the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

You already know that a tourism trip to Barcelona It has as an obligatory stage the visit of the Sagrada Familia, the best exponent of the modern architecture de Gaudí.

The image of the towers of the Sagrada Familia is perhaps the main icon of the City of Barcelona, which is logical considering it is the most visited monument in Spain.

You already know that this is an unfinished work, whose completion is scheduled for beyond the year 2025.

But apart from seeing its majestic exterior image, since 2010 it has been possible visit the interior of the Sagrada Familia, as well as climbing one of the towers of this great work declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco.

Best photos of Sagrada Familia

In anticipation of your visit, and a clear invitation for it, here I present a selection with the best photos of the Sagrada Familia, after the several visits I have made recently.

Towers of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Towers of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Towers of the Sagrada Familia

The picture exterior of the Sagrada Familia It is marked by its sharp towers.

TOURS and GUIDED VISITS SAGRADA FAMILIA
- Sagrada Familia skip-the-line guided tour
- Guided tour of Sagrada Familia + Climb towers
- Skip-the-line Sagrada Familia tickets
- Monserrat monastery tour + Sagrada Familia

But, did you know that according to the final project of Gaudí they will be built until 18 towers, of which the six plants that have not yet been built will be the tallest?

The tallest will be the transept tower, which will reach 172,5 meters.

Cover of the Birth in the Sagrada Familia in Bardelona
Cover of the Birth in the Sagrada Familia in Bardelona

Nativity Facade

The first façade that was completed in the Sagrada Familia is the Nacimiento, which gives to the Marina Street and is the maximum expression of the architectural forms that Gaudí marked for this great monument.

This façade is configured with three porticos dedicated to charity, hope and faith.

Passion Facade in the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Passion Facade in the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Passion Facade

La Passion Facade, which began to be built in 1956, is where you will now enter your visit to the Sagrada Familia.

Like that of Nacimiento, Passion Facade It is configured with three large portals and shows a much less ornate architectural style than that one.

Sculptural figure on the Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia
Sculptural figure on the Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia

Sculptures on the Passion Facade

The last construction process of the Passion Facade has been the incorporation of large sculptural figures like the one you can see in this image.

These sculptures are the work of Josep María Subirach made with a simple and schematic style, which is in line with the general design of the façade designed by Gaudí, much more austere than the ornate Nativity façade.

Door of the Gospel in the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Door of the Gospel in the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Gospel Gate

Like the three covers of the Nativity Facade They are closed with imposing doors, in the Passion Facade The same thing happens, with three enormous doors made by Subirach.

La Gospel Gate It is the one that with two wings closes the central doorway of this façade that faces the Sandenya street.

Central nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Central nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Central nave of the Sagrada Familia

If the image exterior of the Sagrada Familia Gaudí It seems majestic to you, where you will really be impressed is when you access its interior and see its incredible height and spectacular design.

Gaudí Initially he planned to build the cathedral following the inspiration of the Gothic style, but the final result is a very personal style.

The interior shows a forest of arborescent columns where light plays a primary function.

Baldachin of the central altar of the Sagrada Familia
Baldachin of the central altar of the Sagrada Familia

Baldachin of the Sagrada Familia

One of the most spectacular corners of the interior of the Sagrada Familia is the Baldachin of the Central Altar.

Its design shows a representation of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Stained glass in the side nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Stained glass in the side nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Stained glass in side nave

El interior of the Sagrada Familia It is arranged in the shape of a Latin cross, with five naves 90 meters long, and with a height in the side naves of 30 meters.

On these sides, the very colorful stained glass windows stand out, which on the west façade acquire great luminosity when dusk arrives.

Vault of the central nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Vault of the central nave of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Vault of the central nave

The design of the vault of the central nave of the Sagrada Familia is spectacular, which reaches a height of 45 meters.

The vaults are designed with hyperboloid shapes.

Barcelona Sagrada Familia Cruise
Barcelona Sagrada Familia Cruise

Columns of the Sagrada Familia

The image of Sagrada Familia cruise It is one of the best exponents of spectacular interior design, with the large forest of 36 columns and the special shapes of the vaults.

Transept of the Holy Family
Transept of the Holy Family

Transept of the Holy Family

El transept that joins the façades of the Birth and the Passion shows the great interior height of the Sagrada Familia.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • I am sure I will return to Barcelona to specifically visit, pray there in the basilica, see and know the details better. - That is to say, I will see in all its magnitude the currently unfinished work of the great Gaudí, artist of artists who comes from that magical city in the one I have lived. My Mother in Heaven, to whom I entrust myself, will allow it.-

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