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Gaudì Quotes

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When objections were raised as to the extended completion date of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí said:

"Don´t worry, my client isn´t in a hurry"

Sagrada Familia 
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Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia

  • Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia
  • Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia
  • Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia
  • Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia is one of the most popular attractions in Barcelona, visited by an estimated 2.26 million people per year.

Roman Catholic church, officially called El Templo Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, is still unfinished, it has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026.

Designed by Antoni Gaudí, it is without doubt his greatest work. Its Gothic architecture making it totally unique from other churches, drawing visitors from all over the world.

Although building work is still taking place, visitors can climb the towers to reach a magnificent view of the city. The Sagrada Familia Museum can also be found in the church, documenting its turbulent history and explaining the concepts and symbolism of Gaudí’s work.

Located in the Eixample district of Barcelona

Find out more about the Sagrada Familia and other Gaudí works on this site, find opening hours, prices and maps.

Comments 

 
+5 #8 2010-05-21 22:18
I visited Barcelona last year and saw the Sagrada Familia as part of a trip going all over Spain. I strongly recommend going in the late spring/early summer and visit the building and check out all the wonderful little shops in the area, there are great little souviners available...and don't forget your digital camera :-)
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0 #7 2010-04-30 20:00
I heard that a group of private patrons gave money to fund the initial stages. Private donations are still accepted, but some of the costs are covered by tourist revenue:
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+1 #6 2010-04-30 14:33
I have been to Sagrada Familia. It is so beautiful!
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+1 #5 2010-04-30 14:14
thank you for sharing.I just run over it .it seems very interesting.thank you !
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+1 #4 2010-04-29 16:22
Interesting :-). I am a fan of Gothic architecture as I find it has a unique effect on churches and building in general.
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+1 #3 2010-04-29 12:04
Hey, thanks so much for providing a map. You guys really care about the visitors to your website, so few site do.
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+3 #2 2010-04-29 10:42
These are beautiful pictures of beautiful temples...I really like all images...
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+3 #1 2010-04-29 04:10
Those structure are very complicated I hope here in our country build like that.
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Opening Hours

  • October to March:
    9.00 - 18.00
  • April to September:
    9.00 - 20.00
  • 25 and 26 december, 1 and 6 Januaray:
    9:00 - 14:00

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Prices

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    €11.00
  • Reduced
    €10.00
  • Concessions
    €9.00
  • Children under 10
    Free
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Gaudí's dead

Not much people know how Gaudí died. From what it known he was hit by a tram in front of Sagrada Familia when he crossed the street aiming to go to the construction side of his masterpiece.

He lay in the hospital "Hospital de la Santa Creu", but people didn't recognise the famous artist because of his neglected appereance.

Only three days later, a friend of him found him in this hospital and asked for a private room for him. The same day, 10 July 1926 he died. 

He was buried in the midst of La Sagrada Família.

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