Sagrada Família, most amazing building I’ve seen
Today was a big day, so I’m going to split it into two posts. Part 2 is “Cinc Sentits, my fanciest dining experience to date”.
We got up and walked from our hotel apartment to the Sagrada Família, probably the most prominent church construction underway in the world. We stopped at La Vieja Tahona for coffee and L’Oreig for tea, and then went to the church.
We had 11 a.m. tickets for ascending one of the towers, so we started with that, and then did the self guided audio tour. It was really fascinating, and the building was incredible. The photos should speak for themselves.
The Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is projected to be completed around 2030. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Roman Catholic minor basilica and an incredibly interesting building employing novel architectural concepts such as tree branch columns.
The Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is projected to be completed around 2030. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Roman Catholic minor basilica and an incredibly interesting building employing novel architectural concepts such as tree branch columns.
The Nativity Façade was constructed between 1894 and 1930, and is incredibly intricate.
Interesting, bare bones style for the Passion Façade
Interesting, bare bones style for the Passion Façade
I love these sculptures
Interesting, bare bones style for the Passion Façade
The columns are different colors due to different stone being used according to the load the column has to bear.
Beautiful and infinitely interesting interior
The Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família
The columns are different colors due to different stone being used according to the load the column has to bear.
Material was removed in a calculated way such that as little material remained as possible without affecting the structural integrity of the column.
No detail ignored at the Sagrada Família.
The Sagrada Família
Partially finished stained glass.
Close up of part of cieling showing the broken tile designs
Walking up one of the spire walls
This must be one of the older spires
Spiral staircase resembles sea creatures, typical of Gaudí
Spiral staircase resembles sea creatures, typical of Gaudí
Spire interior
Lights at the base of one of the spires
Barcelona from the Sagrada Família
Barcelona from the Sagrada Família
Typical intersection style in Spain, with parking at all the corners
I love these cracked tile berry like structures
It was a little scary standing on the overhang…
Typical Spanish intersection, with vehicles pulling right through to the cross walk on a red light
Me!
Interesting doors
