In this city of Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia is the biggest project of the famous architect and artist. It can easily be called his masterpiece, because he worked over 40 years on it. The most interesting part of the story is, of course, that it has never been finished. In fact, while visiting the site, workers are busy everywhere, and you inevitably see huge cranes as if they were more bell towers to the temple.
The temple/cathedral is unique not only for still being under construction (some even claim that it will never be finished). It uses geometrical shapes, elements of nature that can be appreciated in all sections of the enormous building without a roof. In the end, there should be 12 towers, each of which representing an evangelist - at present, there are only 8.
When entering from the South side (Facade of the Passion), you enter through the newly built side. The North side (Facade of the Nativity) is authentic and older, and also gives access to stairs that ultimately take you to just under the top of the bell towers. From here, you can get pretty good views of the colourful decorations so typical of Gaudí with which he embellished the spires of the Sagrada Familia.
Visited: August 1985, May 2002 More pictures:
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