Familia Sagrada, Barcelona, Spain, 2007

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(2007/09/03)

A quick overview of La Sagrada Família (courtesy of Wikipedia) --

La Sagrada Família (Catalan, 'The Holy Family') is a large Roman Catholic basilica under construction in Barcelona, Spain.
Construction began in 1882 and its formal title is Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Antoni Gaudí worked on the project for over 40 years, devoting the last 15 years of his life entirely to this endeavour.
On the subject of the extremely long construction period, Gaudí is said to have joked, "My client is not in a hurry." After Gaudí's death in 1926, work continued under the direction of Domčnech Sugranyes until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1935.

Aside from the absolutely amazing architecture, the highlight of our visit to La Sagrada Família is the views of Barcelona high up from the towers. The twelve towers are between 90 meters to 112 meters high and represent the 12 apostles.

A word of warning, you pay about 2 euros to take the elevator up to the top (which is actually maybe about 3/4 of the way up) but you must take the stairs down. I did not count but I am told it is about 350 steps back down -- which is like descending the stairs on a 20 story building. The walk back down, thru the towers winding and narrow stairs, is a little challenging.

Sagrada Familia
...and Closer...
...and Closer Yet...

Going In
Amazing Stained Glass
Inside View 1

Over 125 Years of Construction
Over 125 Years of Construction 2
Inside View 2

Around the Back
Around the Back 2
Take the Elevator Up and Walk Down

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