Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: Gaudi’s Unfinished Masterpiece
Sagrada Familia, where to start? This astonishing piece of architectural perfection is Antonio Gaudi’s most prominent –yet still unfinished–project. I have lived in Barcelona for four months now, however I hadn’t actually gone inside Sagrada until last weekend. Within seconds of entering the church I was blown away. I couldn’t believe anything, a church for that matter, (which sadly become monotonous at times) could be so original, innovative and inspiring. The magnitude and the dimensions, the illumination and the uniqueness. This awe inspiring piece was something I had to write about without delay. It was so gratifying, so bright, so full of life, and it was unlike any church or building I had ever seen before. It was brilliant.
The Nativity Facade
The construction of Sagrada began in 1882. A year later, Gaudi became involved. Shortly after, this became Gaudi’s main project, changing the design considerably and instilling Gothic and Art Nouveau forms. He worked on it until his death in 1926 and since his passing, various architects have been brought in to carry out Gaudi’s original ideas and vision. With the completion of the spires Sagrada Familia will stand as the tallest church in the world.
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