Gaudì Quotes
Gaudí quote 7
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 FamiliaOther attractions in Barcleona
Gaudi loved puzzles and symbolism, hiding symbols in the decoration of the Sagrada Familia. Here, we have a look at some sculptures of animals on the Sagrada Familia and their hidden meaning.
The peacock
It is the ultimate symbol of vanity and pride, of how fragile the earthly appearances are as well as the essence of power and royalty. A beautiful animal whose only purpose in life is to show off, always a slave to its external physical and the adulation of the others. Located in the Charity Portal (Portal de la Caridad)
The pelican
The pelican represents for Christians the sacrifice for others. The legends says that the pelicans, in case of need, hurt his chest to his own blood feeding their young, so it becomes the symbol of the Christ-Eucharist. In the Sagrada Familia the pelican is located in the Facade of the Nativity (Fachada del Nacimiento) at the cypress tree. The original piece of alabaster is now in the museum as it was in a poor condition and had to be replaced by a marble copy.
The Pigeon
It is the symbol of peace and hope. It is the personification of the Holy Spirit, as mentioned in the Scriptures, and it appears on the Representations of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are also social animals who do not fear the presence of man and live with him. In the Sagrada Familia we find them in the cypress tree of the Nativity Façade (Fachada del Nacimiento).
