{"id":30427,"date":"2024-07-05T17:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T17:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=30427"},"modified":"2024-07-07T18:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T18:40:48","slug":"a-complete-guide-for-visiting-the-sagrada-familia-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-for-visiting-the-sagrada-familia-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide for Visiting the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most visited places in Barcelona is the ornate Roman Catholic basilica la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia aka the Basilica of the Holy Family. And rightfully so. This still unfinished but incredible church was designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaud\u00ed and is both a representation of his imagination and a reflection of his thoughts on faith and religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I\u2019ll share some insights into the architecture of this building, some interesting facts about the basilica, and helpful pointers on how to prepare for your visit to the beautiful Sagrada Fam\u00edlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It might surprise you to find cranes and scaffolding surrounding the church. Although construction on Gaud\u00ed’s masterpiece began in 1882, only a quarter of the work had been completed at the time of his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, there have been nine architects who have taken on the project only to walk away due to its complexity. However, even with this turnover, the project has remained faithful to Gaud\u00ed’s original plans and will be completed. The expected completion date was set for 2026 to mark the 100th anniversary of the architect\u2019s death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? <\/strong>Originally, the project was financed by private patrons, but these days, most of the funding comes from the entrance fees. So if you visit, your ticket will contribute to the building of this masterpiece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No one can deny the grandiose feel of this basilica. With its colorful stained glass windows, countless towers, chapels, and fa\u00e7ades, the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia feels more like a dreamy fairy-tale castle than a Catholic church. Storytelling can be found in every corner of this structure with an emphasis on nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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The Sagrada Fam\u00edlia\u2019s many symbols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three intricately designed fa\u00e7ades to the Basilica, and each has detailed motifs that reflect a moment in Christ\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n