[Barcelona, Spain] World Heritage Site 🌏 Sagrada Familia

If you visit Barcelona, you can't miss Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia.

Construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing. This cathedral is a rare World Heritage Site in that only the completed sections (the Nativity façade and crypt) are listed as World Heritage Sites.

The Sagrada Familia is divided into three façades: 🌱 Nativity Facade (East Side) → Current Entrance
Theme: The Birth and Childhood of Christ
Atmosphere: A vibrant and vibrant design
Key Features:
- Sea and land turtles under the pillars 🐢... Symbolizing the harmony of life and nature
- Grass ornaments on the door 🌿... Inviting visitors into the "world of life"
- The Tree of Life atop the tower 🌳... Symbolizing hope and life
Gaudi was directly involved in the construction of the Nativity Facade, and his love of nature can be seen in every detail 👀

✝️ Passion Facade (West Side) → Current Exit
Theme: The Passion and Agony of Christ
Atmosphere: Linear, strict, and quietly powerful
Key Features:
- Contemporary design by sculptor Subiracs
- 4x4 magic square 🔢...The sum of all vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines is 33, symbolizing the age of Christ's Passion.
In contrast to the "Nativity Facade," the coexistence of joy and suffering in the same building is a highlight.🔍

👼 Glory Facade (South Side, Under Construction)
Theme: The Path to Heaven, Salvation for All Mankind
Key Features:
- Prayers are inscribed on the main entrance door in languages from around the world.🗣️
- Above the door is a statue of Christ ✝️... As the "Savior who guides all mankind," it welcomes those who enter.
When completed, this will serve as the main entrance from the front.🚪

Gaudi was inspired by nature when creating the Sagrada Familia. The interior columns branch out like forest trees, the ceiling spreads like a canopy, and the stained-glass light creates a fantastical space.✨

For an additional fee, you can climb the tower, which offers a close-up view of the entire city and the towers of the facade.👏

💡 Trivia
- Gaudi died in an accident in 1926, but his remains still rest beneath the Sagrada Familia. 🪦
- While completion is still a long way off, 2034, the resulting tower will be the tallest church in Europe!

Sagrada Familia is still under construction, so be sure to visit before it's finished! ✈️

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