Basilica of La Sagrada Família

In 1883 the brilliant architect Gaudí agreed to take on this project, succeeding Francisco de Paula, The artist worked on it until his death.

The work to complete this basilica still continues today. The first architect to undertake this project originally planned a neo-Gothic building. However Gaudí took over following his death, and while conserving the original layout he soon stamped his own personal imprint and distinctive style on the building. He only completed the chapel of San José, the crypt and the door of El Nacimiento. The façades and the entire exterior feature a glorious profusion of brightly-coloured decorative elements. There is a cryptogram over the door on the façade of the Passion.In 2026, following the completion of the 172.5-metre Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has become the tallest church in the world and the tallest building in the city of Barcelona.