📍 Barcelona | The architectural wonder of Sagrada Familia Cathedral🪄

📍 Spain | Barcelona | Sagrada Familia 🏰✨

La Sagrada Família, one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, remains unfinished but has become a World Heritage Site.

1️⃣ Architectural features 🏛️

The Sagrada Familia blends Gothic and Art Nouveau styles with beautifully carved exteriors that symbolize the different stages of Christ’s life. The interior of the church is designed with forest imagery, towering stone pillars like tree trunks, and stained glass windows projecting fantastic light and shadow, as if you are in a sacred heaven.

2️⃣ Three major facades 🌟

🔹 Nativity Façade - the only completed part of Gaudí during his lifetime, delicately carved and full of life.
🔹 Passion Façade - The concise lines express the tragedy and pain of Jesus' crucifixion.
🔹Glory Façade - Still under construction, it will become the main entrance to the church in the future, symbolizing the sublimation of the soul.

3️⃣ Must experience 🎟️

✅ Tower overlooking Barcelona - Take the elevator up to the tower, overlooking the beauty of the entire city, feel the fantastic perspective of Gaudí's architecture.
✅ Stained glass light and shadow - it is recommended to visit in the afternoon, the sunlight is projected through the stained windows to create the most shocking visual effect.
✅ Gaudí Design Exhibition – Learn about the architectural ideas of the Sagrada Familia and Gaudí’s other works, and explore the essence of modernist art.

4️⃣ Visiting Tips⏳

🕘 Opening hours: Adjusted depending on the season, it is recommended to book tickets online in advance to avoid crowds.
🚇 Access: Direct access from Sagrada Família station on MRT lines L2 and L5.
📷 Best spot: Visit the nearby Placa de Gaudí park for a panoramic view of the church.

The Sagrada Familia is not only a church, but also the ultimate display of architectural art.

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