La Sagrada Família, or the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, is an iconic and unfinished masterpiece located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. La Sagrada Família is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain, drawing millions of visitors each year. It is also the first and only uncomplete building in the world which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The project was initially led by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. However, the most significant building contributions came from Antoni Gaudí, who took over the project in 1883 and dedicated the last years of his life entirely to it. La Sagrada Família is a prime example of Catalan Modernism, but it transcends traditional architectural styles, featuring a unique blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau elements.
Gaudí devoted more than 40 years of his life to the project until his death in 1926. At that point, only a quarter of the project was completed.
After 144 long years of construction, Spain’s Sagrada Familia was finally expected to complete in 2026, coincide with the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s death.
Unfortunately, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project is going to miss that completion date. Construction was halted back in early March 2020 when Spain went into a national lockdown.
The Director General of Sagrada Familia himself sees a realistic picture where it might even be 2030, 2035 or 2040 before the project is entirely finished.
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